BRININESS Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

brininess

noun

Definition of brininess

as in saltness

the quality or state of being salty the brininess of the soup rendered it inedible

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for brininess

Noun

Signature cocktails feel thoughtful rather than trendy, including the dirty pineapple, a combination of Tulsi gin, pineapple brine, vermouth and Strega orange liqueur that has layers of tropical fruit, herbaceous notes and subtle salinity.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Excessive use can also increase soil salinity and alkalinity, which can negatively affect soil health and plant growth over time.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

Definition of salinity

Noun

The Ocean Observatories Initiative was established in 2016 and involves around 900 instruments across parts of the Pacific and Atlantic, especially designed to withstand the immense pressure and corrosive saltiness of the ocean depths.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Each manufacturer's kosher salt will have subtle differences in flavor, saltiness level, and volume.

— Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026

Definition of saltiness

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

bring up

brininess

brink

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Brininess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brininess. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of brininess

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on brininess

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

gambol

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes