Watery/ˈwɔːtəri/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Excess Liquid Use 'watery' when something has too much liquid and might be runny. The stew was watery; it had more broth than meat. Pro Tip 2/2Negative Connotation 'Watery' can imply poor quality, like a dish missing richness or flavor. I didn't enjoy the watery sauce; it was bland.