briny
word
Definition
Briny means tasting or smelling of salt, especially like seawater.
Usage & Nuances
'Briny' is a literary or descriptive word, mostly used for the sea or things that taste like seawater. It is more poetic than everyday, and not commonly used for regular food.
Spanish: salado (como el mar) - salinoPortuguese (BR): salgado (como o mar) - salinoPortuguese (PT): salgado (como o mar) - salinoChinese (Simplified): 咸的（像海水）Chinese (Traditional): 鹹的（像海水）Hindi: नमकीन (समुद्र जैसा)Arabic: مالح (مثل ماء البحر)
Example Sentences
The sea has a briny smell.
basic
Oysters have a briny taste.
basic
He tasted the briny water at the beach.
basic
After swimming, my hair always feels a bit briny.
natural
The fisherman loved the briny air early in the morning.
natural
That cheese has a surprisingly briny flavor for something aged.
natural