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Brininess - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Brininess refers to the salty taste or quality of something, often associated with seawater or foods like oysters or pickles. It describes a sharp, savory flavor reminiscent of the ocean.

brininess

/ˈbraɪnɪnəs/ /ˈbraɪnɪnəs/

Definition:

The quality of being salty, especially resembling the taste or smell of the sea.

Synonyms:

saltiness, salinity, brackishness

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

freshness, sweetness

Common Collocations:

ocean brininess, subtle brininess, brininess of seawater

Derivatives:

briny, brinier, briniest

Usage Tips:

Use "brininess" to describe the salty taste or smell of seawater or similarly flavored things like oysters or seaweed.

Common Phrases:

taste of brininess, hint of brininess, lingering brininess

Etymology:

Derived from "briny," meaning salty, which comes from Old English "brine," meaning salt water.

Examples:

  • 1. The soup had a pleasant brininess from the added seaweed.
  • 2. She loved the brininess of fresh oysters on the half shell.
  • 3. The air carried a sharp brininess near the crashing waves.
  • 4. His lips tasted the slight brininess of her skin after swimming.

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