adjective
- resembling water in appearance, taste, or consistency; watery
- pale or lacking in color; washed out
Usage: somewhat archaic or literary
Usage: literary
Examples
- The soup had a waterish taste that needed more seasoning.
- Her waterish eyes reflected her exhaustion.
- The paint had become waterish after too much thinning.
- The waterish broth lacked the rich flavor of proper stock.
- His waterish complexion suggested he had been ill.
- The waterish consistency of the sauce disappointed the chef.