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washy

adjective

Simple meaning

Lacking substance or strength.

Pronunciation

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wahshee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈwɑʃi

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Lacking substance or strength; weak; thin; dilute; feeble.

  2. Watery; damp; soft.

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Lacking substance or strength; weak; thin; dilute; feeble.

Used this way, washy is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • weak

    Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.

  • watery

    Weak and insipid.

  • dilute

    Weak; reduced in strength by dilution; diluted.

Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • washernounPerson or profession

    Someone who washes things for a living.

  • washableadjectiveDerived adjective

    Capable of being washed without injury.

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