salty

salty

adj \ˈsȯl-tē\

salt·i·ersalt·i·est

Definition of SALTY

1

: of, seasoned with, or containing salt

2

: smacking of the sea or nautical life

3

a : piquant b : earthy, crude <salty language>

— salt·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb

— salt·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun

Examples of SALTY

1. I think the soup tastes salty.
2. <salty sea water is safe to swim in, but you really shouldn't swallow it>

First Known Use of SALTY

15th century

Related to SALTY

Synonyms: brackish, briny, saline, salt

Antonyms: nonsaline

Related Words: hard

Near Antonyms: sweet; clear, pure; freshwater

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Rhymes with SALTY

faulty, malty, vaulty