- comparative of salty.
saltier
1 Americanadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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This is a story about AI and chips, but not AI chips—think saltier, a little more crunchy, lower price tag.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The kind of pickles you use also matters, as some brines lean more sweeter, while others are saltier.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2025
The groundwater in Amboy is about 10 times saltier than the sea, Large said, and for years, all drinking water has been trucked in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2025
However, the treated water still contains trace amounts of contaminants and is five to 10 times saltier than ocean water.
From Science Daily ● May 31, 2024
The waves just kept on coming, larger and harsher and saltier than ever before.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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