brackish

brack·ish

adj \ˈbra-kish\

Definition of BRACKISH

1

: somewhat salty <brackish water>

2

a : not appealing to the taste <brackish tea> b : repulsive

— brack·ish·ness noun

Examples of BRACKISH

1. <the office coffee is often some brackish brew that's been sitting around for a couple of hours>
2. <the river becomes brackish as we approach the tidemark>

Origin of BRACKISH

Dutch brac salty; akin to Middle Low German brac salty

First Known Use: 1538

Related to BRACKISH

Synonyms: distasteful, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky (also yukky)

Antonyms: appetizing, delectable, delicious, delish, palatable, savory (also savoury), tasty, toothsome, yummy

Related Words: abominable, awful, bad, filthy, foul, horrible, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, offensive, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, revolting, shocking, sickening; bland, flat, flavorless, insipid, savorless, tasteless

Near Antonyms: appealing, attractive, flavorful, piquant, rich

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Rhymes with BRACKISH

blackish, quackish