Definitions

salty

[sawl-tee] / ˈsɔl ti /

ADJECTIVE

flavored with sodium chloride

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alkaline briny pungent saline salted sour

WEAK

acrid brackish highly flavored oversalted saliferous salt saltish

Antonyms

WEAK

blah bland dull unsalted unsalty

ADJECTIVE

spicy, colorful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lively piquant pungent racy sharp tangy

WEAK

humorous snappy tart witty zestful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bland dull lazy mild tasteless

WEAK

blah unsalted unsalty

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, salty snacks gained 1.5 percentage points and pastries gained 1.4 percentage points.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The surface contains widespread chloride deposits left behind by ancient salty water.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

At this one, happy hour is frequented by local folks — a few of them salty dogs from the marina nearby.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

But Mr. Trump doesn’t need salty language to look tough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

It was salty with a hint of fish.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein