salty

adjective

ˈsȯl-tē How to pronounce salty (audio)
Definition of saltynext
1
as in salt
of, relating to, or containing salt salty sea water is safe to swim in, but you really shouldn't swallow it

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2
as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent salty language that earned the movie an R rating

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3
as in delicious
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses a salty, insightful analysis of male-female relationships

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Recent Examples of salty The king crab legs are barely seasoned but expertly grilled and dripping with salty sweetness, the kind that’s hard to wash off your hands. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 Start with the salty Seattle defense, which sure seemed conscious of how to stop former Seahawk Kenneth Walker III, and with the Chiefs being without their top-two offensive tackles and top-two receivers. — Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 Organisms can adapt to survive in a wide variety of conditions, from salty water to extreme heat or cold and changing climates. — Kristen Skruber, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026 The topped focaccias are salty and satisfying, but an underrated gem is the brown butter corn cake. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
  1. salt
  2. spicy
  3. delicious
  4. suggestive
  5. pungent
  6. savory
  7. zesty
  8. piquant
Adjective
  • Petrobras pumps mostly medium-sweet crude from this pre-salt layer.
    — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • And energy intelligence platform Enverus estimates Brazil’s pre-salt production can hit as much as 4 million barrels per day by 2030.
    — Michelle Velez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of salt
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  • The first spirit asks for a spicy home brew under the floorboards.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The evening begins with an actually spicy pani puri mezcalita and masala popcorn.
    — Mehr Singh, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of spicy
Adjective
  • Overall, Huong Sen Tofu is a lively hole in the wall that seems to commit itself to serving delicious food and helping patrons bring those flavors home.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Even Jack’s new invention, the electric mixer, couldn’t whip up a more delicious start.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • The effect dissipates somewhat whenever Cahyono resorts to less suggestive, more blatantly surreal imagery.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Though revealing, his version of naked dressing was tantalizingly suggestive rather than explicitly bare.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggestive
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  • Sapp Coffee Shop is arguably less famous than Jitlada, though cherished by generations of Angelenos for a late-morning breakfast of boat noodles, frankly pungent and biting back with meaty, crunchy textures.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In other research, analyses of molecules emitted from melanoma biopsy samples suggested that compounds such as the pungent chemical called 4-methyl decane could serve as a biomarker.
    — Marta Zaraaska, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of pungent
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  • The Sukhothai-style tom yum noodle soup is a must-order, and encapsulates the best of Thai noodle soups with a deeply savory-acidic broth topped with bouncy fish cakes, meatballs, and rice noodles.
    — Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This creamy pumpkin pasta recipe turns a whole can of pumpkin purée into a luscious sauce with a decidedly savory streak.
    — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of savory
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  • Chef Williams Saurina adds his own touches, with novel spins on ceviche, zesty salsas flecked with pumpkin seeds, and aromatic Tikin Xic (sea bass with recado rojo, made from local achiote, wrapped in totomoxtle leaf).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Five-Spice Pumpkin Bread This Five-Spice Pumpkin Bread takes a bold twist on the traditional recipe with roasted Autumn Frost squash and a zesty five-spice powder instead of classic pumpkin spice.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of zesty
Adjective
  • Sipping on the watermelon, calamansi, ginger agua fresca was just the right pairing with my boldly piquant dinner.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Placebo, loukoumi, kouglof, toda raba, Sharapova, tempura, cacao, platypus, shrub, castagnette, potato salada, potage piquant pékinois.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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