adjective
Containing a lot of water, often more than is wanted.
The soil is too watery for planting.
Common phrases & grammar
watery soil · watery mixture
American English
How to pronounce watery
adjectiveB1
WAWdderee
/ˈwɔ.ɾɚ.i/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Containing a lot of water, often more than is wanted.
What to listen for
Watery is commonly pronounced /ˈwɔ.ɾɚ.i/. You may also hear /ˈwɑ.ɾə.ɹi/.
Usual pronunciation/ˈwɔ.ɾɚ.i/
Common alternate/ˈwɑ.ɾə.ɹi/
Meanings & examples
adjective
Too weak because it contains too much water.
This coffee tastes watery.
Common phrases & grammar
watery coffee · watery soup
adjective
Full of tears.
Her eyes were watery after the smoke got in them.
Common phrases & grammar
watery eyes
Related words & forms
The y changes to i before -er and -est.