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briny
adjective
ˈbrī-nē
brin​i​er; brin​i​est

Definition

  • of, relating to, or resembling brine or the sea salty
Other Words
  • brin​i​ness noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
brackish saline salt salty
Antonyms
nonsaline
Examples
  • //oysters with a briny flavor
First Known Use
1581, in the meaning defined above
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
briny
adjective
ˈbrī-nē
brin​i​er; brin​i​est

Definition

  • of, relating to, or resembling brine or the sea salty
Other Words
  • brin​i​ness noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
brackish saline salt salty
Antonyms
nonsaline
Examples
  • //oysters with a briny flavor
First Known Use
1581, in the meaning defined above