briny

/ˈbraɪni/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or resembling the taste or smell of saltwater; salty

“The briny air filled the lungs as I walked near the ocean.”

2. noun

a briny substance, especially sea water or brine

“The sailor sipped the briny water from the canteen.”

Synonyms

  • oceanic
  • salty

Antonyms

  • fresh
  • sweet