Synonyms of runny

runny

adjective

ˈrə-nē 

as in thin

having an overly soft liquid consistency

runny scrambled eggs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thin
• soupy
• watery
• thinned
• wet
• flowing
• fluent
• fluid
• soggy
• diluted
• dilute
• weak
• liquefied
• slushy
• waterlogged
• sloshy
• watered-down
• weakened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• viscous
• syrupy
• creamy
• thick
• viscid
• thickened
• ropy
• heavy
• sticky
• gelatinous
• gooey
• gummy
• thickish
• glutinous
• gluey

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of runny

Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red and water eyes and a rash that typically starts on the face and spread downwards. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Fall allergy season is underway in Georgia, with ragweed pollen triggering symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose and itchy eyes. — Lauren Finney Harden, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Colds and allergies have similar symptoms like sneezing, runny noses and watery eyes, which is why they can both be treated by a histamine-blocking medication that can help dry up your sinuses. — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

Beyond common cold symptoms like a cough, sore throat and runny nose, people sick with COVID-19 often have body aches, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, headache, fatigue, fever and loss of taste and/or smell. — Ann Sheehan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026