Watered-down (adjective)

Made weaker or less effective by adding water to it.

Origin:

The phrase "watered-down" is formed by combining the verb "water" and the adjective "down", which is used to indicate that something has been made weaker or less effective. it refers to something that has been made weaker or less effective by adding water to it.

Examples:

1. The drink was a watered-down version of the original recipe.
2. The watered-down paint was not as vibrant as the original.
3. The bill has been watered-down by the opposition party.
4. The proposal was watered-down before being presented to the board.
5. The watered-down soup lacked flavor.