diluted

adjective
UK: /daɪˈluːtɪd/
US: /daɪˈluːtɪd/

  1. Made thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

    1. The juice was too strong, so I diluted it with water.
    2. The company's earnings were diluted after they issued more stock.

  2. Reduced in force, effect, or value.

    1. The impact of the new law was diluted by loopholes.
    2. Her enthusiasm was diluted by the constant criticism she received.

Synonyms

attenuated
diluted verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of dilute: to make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it.

    1. She diluted the concentrated orange juice before drinking it.
    2. The artist diluted the paint with turpentine to achieve a watercolor effect.

  2. Past tense and past participle of dilute: to make something weaker in force, effect, or value.

    1. The company diluted its stock, decreasing the value of each share.
    2. The effectiveness of the program was diluted by lack of funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "diluted" in English means: Made thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent., Reduced in force, effect, or value..

The phonetic transcription of "diluted" is /daɪˈluːtɪd/ in British English and /daɪˈluːtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "diluted": attenuated.

Example usage of "diluted": "The juice was too strong, so I diluted it with water.". More examples on the page.