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Brackish

Verb / ˈbrækɪʃ / Another word for brackish — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'brackish' is slightly salty or briny, often referring to water.

Synonyms & similar words

briny salty briny saline brack sour bitter unpalatable unpleasant tangy pungent sharp stinging harsh acrid astringent tart twangy acidic sapid zesty

Example sentences

  1. The soup tasted brackish because too much salt was added.
  2. The river water became brackish as it flowed closer to the ocean.
  3. The fish cannot survive in brackish water.
  4. We couldn't drink the brackish well water during our camping trip.
  5. The brackish smell of the sea reminded her of childhood vacations.

Quotes

  • The sea was brackish, the taste of salt lingering on my lips.
  • In the brackish water, life finds a way.
  • The brackish river flows through the heart of the forest.

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