Synonyms for serous

Most common

watery · serosal · ichorous

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Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Containing, secreting, or resembling serum; watery; a fluid or discharge that is pale yellow and transparent, usually representing something of a benign nature. (This contrasts with sanguine, which means blood-tinged and usually harmful.)

Related words

Phrases

serous membrane serous tunic

Example sentences

• watery It was watery soup spiced with pepper and rancid oil.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

watery³

7 letters

serosal

8 letters

ichorous

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (watery³ = 3 syllables).