runny
adjective
tending to run or drip.
runnier
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comparativeof runny.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Molten basalt is runnier than recycled magma and spreads out into broad “shield” volcanoes like Mars’s Olympus Mons.
From National Geographic ● Oct. 12, 2023
If you stir really fast, with more shearing force, the PB gets runnier, while if you stir slowly the PB remains stiff.
From Scientific American ● May 9, 2023
Previous work at Yellowstone revealed two magma reservoirs: one of gloopy magma 3 miles to 10 miles below the surface, and a far more enormous store of runnier magma 12 miles to 30 miles down.
From New York Times ● Dec. 1, 2022
Recently, a student project in London picked up the pace, using slightly runnier pitch in a similar set-up.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2014
The runnier the waste, the more surface area is exposed to the air and the more volatiles escape to reach the nose.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2013
