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washy

Pronunciation: [ˈwɑːʃi]

Word

Context: "quality or texture"

(adjective) when something feels watery or lacks substance. It’s often used to describe food that is too soft or not very flavorful, like a soup that is too thin.

Example

The soup was a little wash, but it tasted fresh and healthy.

Example

The cake turned out too wash and fell apart easily.

Example

Does this salad seem too washy to you?

Context: "appearance"

(adjective) when colors or pictures look light or faded, not strong or vibrant. It describes something that seems washed out or pale.

Example

Her dress had a washy color that made it look soft and pretty.

Example

The painting looks too washy; it needs brighter colors to stand out.

Example

Why does this picture look so washy?

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