briny

UK
/ˈbraɪni/
US
/ˈbraɪni/

Translations

brinyadjective
brinier
Comp.
briniest
Super.
UK
/ˈbraɪni/
US
/ˈbraɪni/
saléSe dit d’un goût ou d’une saveur fortement salés.
The briny olives complemented the rich cheese.
Les olives salées complétaient le fromage riche.
Additional translations
marinLittéraire ou poétique, pour ce qui évoque la mer ou l’air de la mer.
brinynoun
UK
/ˈbraɪni/
US
/ˈbraɪni/
merEmploi littéraire ou poétique pour désigner la mer ou l’océan.
The sailors set out on the briny, ready for their long voyage across the ocean.
Les marins prirent la mer, prêts pour leur long voyage à travers l’océan.
Synonyms

Definitions

brinyadjective
Having a salty taste or quality, often associated with the sea.
The briny air filled their lungs as they walked along the beach.
Containing or soaked in brine; heavily salted.
The briny olives complemented the rich cheese.
brinynoun
The sea or ocean, especially when referring to its saltiness.
The sailors set out on the briny, ready for their long voyage across the ocean.