Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

watered-down

Adjective

ˈwɔːtərd daʊn

Definition

Made weaker or less effective by the addition of water or another substance.

Examples

The bartender served a watered-down cocktail that lacked flavor.
Some argue that the new policy is just a watered-down version of what was originally proposed.
She prefers her orange juice not to be watered-down.

Meaning

To reduce the strength or effectiveness of something, often referring to a diluted version of a drink or a less impactful version of an idea or argument.