Well-watered
What it means
Given enough water to remain healthy and vigorous.
Reach for it when describing soil or plants that have received sufficient water for healthy growth
Well-watered herbs flourished beside the sunny kitchen window.
Words to choose between 5
| everyday | |
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| warm | |
| professional | |
| formal |
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everyday
moist
Fits when current dampness is the observed condition
Careful Moist soil may still have dry roots.
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warm
Fits when healthy growth is the visible outcome
Careful Plants can thrive for reasons beyond watering.
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professional
hydrated
Fits when water content is sufficient
Careful Hydrated is more natural for bodies and materials.
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professional
irrigated
Fits when water is supplied through a managed system
Careful Irrigation can be inadequate or excessive.
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formal
rain-fed
Fits when natural rainfall supplies the crop
Careful Rain-fed does not promise enough water.
Opposites 3
- parched
- drought-stressed
- dry
Common phrases 3
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well-watered soil
Well-watered soil stayed cool beneath the thick mulch.
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well-watered garden
The well-watered garden survived the hot week without daily irrigation.
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remain well-watered
Deep morning watering helped the new trees remain well-watered.
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