Synonyms of briny

briny

adjective

ˈbrī-nē 

as in salt

of, relating to, or containing salt

a briny liquid that is often used to make pickles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• salt
• brackish
• saline
• salty
• hard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sweet
• pure
• clear
• nonsaline
• freshwater

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of briny

Juicy heirloom tomatoes, garlic, briny olives, bright vinegar, and fresh herbs come together in a delicious, zesty sauce. — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026

Paired with peppery arugula and briny feta, the charred melon becomes the centerpiece in a salad that balances sweet, salty and savory notes in every bite. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

The trick to this recipe is soaking the lobster meat in the cooled cooking liquid to give it an extra burst of flavor and to rinse away any residue from the surface, leaving nothing behind but sweet, briny lobster meat. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Instead, the culinary team reworked the dressing into a richer, creamier dill ranch designed to mellow the burger’s sharp briny flavors while still letting the pickles shine. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026