watered-down

[ waw-terd-doun, wot-erd- ]

adjective

1. made weaker or less effective from or as from dilution with water:

   a watered-down cocktail; Spectators saw a watered-down version of the famous opera.

Word History and Origins

Origin of watered-down¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

I tried to wash it down with a $20 tropical rum drink that was Trader Vic’s branded, but it was all watered-down melted ice.

From Los Angeles Times

But Los Angeles theater is poised for a renaissance, with Danny Feldman at Pasadena Playhouse, Snehal Desai at CTG and Tarell Alvin McCraney at the Geffen Playhouse all determined to turn the page on a lackluster last decade, characterized by unfulfilled potential, dwindling audiences and watered-down missions.

From Los Angeles Times

Damien Zillas, corporate compliance counsel for the insurance alliance, said the watered-down bill probably is the nail in the coffin for the foster family agencies.

From Los Angeles Times

Legislation supported by journalist unions to require Google to pay news outlets for content was shelved in lieu of a watered-down deal.

From Los Angeles Times

The Americans were so dominant that they still won by 5.802 points over silver medalists Italy despite watered-down routines and a fall from Jordan Chiles on beam.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• attenuate
• weaken