salty

adjective
UK: /ˈsɔːlti/
US: /ˈsɔːlti/

  1. Tasting of salt.

    1. This soup is too salty for me to enjoy, I can't eat it.
    2. The sea air always feels so refreshing and salty on my skin after a long day.

  2. Containing or resembling salt.

    1. The ocean is a salty place with all the life that lives there.
    2. The lake's water was surprisingly salty, considering it was so far inland.

  3. Harsh or sharp in manner or speech.

    1. He made a salty joke that made everyone uncomfortable.
    2. Her salty remarks revealed a hidden frustration, but she quickly apologized.

Synonyms

brackish acerbic pungent
salty noun

  1. A sailor, especially an experienced one.

    1. The old salty told tales of his adventures on the sea.
    2. Several saltys gathered at the port pub and told stories of the sea.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "salty" in English means: Tasting of salt., Containing or resembling salt., Harsh or sharp in manner or speech..

The phonetic transcription of "salty" is /ˈsɔːlti/ in British English and /ˈsɔːlti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "salty": brackish, acerbic, pungent.

Example usage of "salty": "This soup is too salty for me to enjoy, I can't eat it.". More examples on the page.