Marked with or exhibiting waved lines or bands bearing some resemblance to those which might be produced by the action of water. Also waved.

adjective. Supplied with adequate water.

verb. Simple past tense and past participle of water.

adjective. (of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern

"But finding that compromise is growing more difficult by the day, candidates and advisers acknowledge, because liberals are resisting what they call a watered-down bill, while conservatives are winning by just saying no."

watered silk  

patterned  

slaughtered  

moire  moiré  

water