Definition

The condition of having a lot of water or being full of water.

Example

The wateriness of the soup made it less appealing to some diners.

Conversation

Have you noticed the wateriness of the soup today?

Yeah, it seems a bit thinner than usual.

I wonder if they added too much water this time.

Maybe, but it still tastes pretty good!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wateriness → It is formed from "water" (from Old English *wæter*, meaning a clear, colorless liquid) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "wateriness" refers to the quality of being watery or containing water.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'water' to remember that 'wateriness' means the quality of being like water.

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