adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of overwater form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Watered too much.

   "It may seem obvious, but the main thing to remember is to stop giving an overwatered plant any more water."

Synonyms

All synonyms

drenchedhumidlashmoistplashysaturated

Antonyms

All antonyms

underwatered

Example

More examples

"My African violet died because I overwatered it."

Etymology

From over- + watered.

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