briny
adjective
of or like brine; salty.
brininess
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a word derived from
briny.
Example Sentences
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It's light and herby, plus you get a little brininess from the capers.
From Salon ● Apr. 15, 2022
Lastly, the sliced black olives stand out to me against this Tex-Mex backdrop, and the brininess they bring makes them a must in any layer dip I make.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 26, 2022
Clams and mussels, if used, give it a layer of brininess.
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2021
Think about the acidity of the tomato sauce, the lactic creaminess of the cheese, the brightness of vegetables, the brininess of olives and the cured saltiness of pepperoni or sausage.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2021
He smelled of salt and the brininess of the deep sea.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
