watered

American  

[waw-terd, wot-erd] / ˈwɔ tərd, ˈwɒt ərd /

adjective

1. having rivers or streams.

   an amply watered area.

2. receiving rain or other precipitation.

3. sprinkled, irrigated, etc., with water.

   a poorly watered garden.

4. having a wavy, lustrous pattern or marking.

   watered silk.

5. (of stock) issued in excess of a company's true worth.

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Other Word Forms

• unwatered adjective
• well-watered adjective

Etymology

Origin of watered

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; water, -ed ², -ed ³

Example Sentences

Cox initially had a three strike rule for customers, but Sony alleged the company watered down its consequences for infringers to just a stern warning over time.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’d reconciled myself to our fashions being watered down and thoughtlessly mixed in with other Eastern styles.

From Literature

Yet, the religious importance of the office has been watered down over time.

From The Wall Street Journal

I gave it a good sweeping and I watered all of her flowers.

From Literature

Red must have come and watered it, or maybe even her granny.

From Literature