Synonyms for

Salty

Verb / ˈsɔ:lti: / Another word for salty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having the taste or flavor of salt; containing salt

Synonyms & similar words

piquant fresh savorless unsavory bitter brackish sapid savorous savourless savoury saltyish saline saltish saltlike savory savourless savoury tasteless unappetizing unpalatable unpleasant unsavoury

Synonyms by register

Formal

briny saline pungent

Informal

sassy cheeky snarky facetious

Literary

sea-tanged oceanic

Antonyms

sweet fresh unsalted bland mild savory

Common collocations

  • salty sea
  • salty air
  • salty language
  • salty dog
  • salty tears
  • salty crackers
  • salty snack

Word family

noun saltiness
adjective salty
adverb saltily

Usage note

When used figuratively, 'salty' often describes a person who is bitter, resentful, or easily annoyed. It can also refer to coarse or vulgar language.

Example sentences

  1. She added a pinch of salt to her soup to make it salty.
  2. The ocean water was too salty to drink.
  3. I love the salty taste of potato chips.
  4. The pretzels were covered in salty seasoning.
  5. The fries were crispy and salty.

Quotes

  • 'Her tears were salty, as if they knew they had to be extra potent to make up for the rest of her.' - Markus Zusak
  • 'The sea is salty because it is so full of the tears of star-crossed lovers.' - Jacques Yves Cousteau
  • 'The ocean is a central image. It is the symbolism of a great journey.' - Enya

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