briny

2 synonyms and 1 antonym for briny, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Salty, or tasting or smelling like sea water.

Synonyms

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main

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brackish

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Salty, or tasting or smelling like sea water.

“A briny smell drifted in from the harbor.”

main brackish

Opposites

fresh

2. noun

The sea (informal, often literary).

“He sailed off across the briny.”

main

How to use briny

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briny water briny taste the briny deep

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, briny possibly comes from Middle English brine (“act of burning; fire”, noun), from Old English bryne (“act of burning; fire, flame; heat”), from Proto-Germanic *bruniz (“act of burning; fire”), from *brinnaną (“to be on fire, burn”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *bʰrewh₁- (“to boil; to brew...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “briny” mean?

The word “briny” means salty, or tasting or smelling like sea water. In plain terms, salty, like sea water or brine — describes tastes, smells, or (informally) the sea itself.

How do you pronounce “briny”?

“Briny” is pronounced BREYE-nee (/ˈbɹaɪni/ in IPA).

How do you use “briny” in a sentence?

Here is “briny” used in a sentence: “A briny smell drifted in from the harbor.”

What part of speech is “briny”?

Depending on how it is used, “briny” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “briny” have?

“Briny” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: salty, or tasting or smelling like sea water.

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