salty

• Décrit un goût qui est vif et rappelle le sel ; aussi utilisé de manière informelle pour décrire une personne irritée ou mécontente.

Describes a taste that is sharp and like salt; also used informally to describe someone who is irritated or annoyed.

1. Containing saltA1formal

   Having a high concentration of salt; tasting of salt.

   salé

   • The soup is too salty for my taste.
   • Sea water is naturally salty.
   • She added too much salt, making the dish overly salty.

   Synonymesbrackishbrinysalinesaltsalted

   Antonymesblandfreshsweetunsalted

2. A2formal

   One of the four basic taste sensations, similar to the taste of sea water.

   salé (goût)

   • The chips have a pleasant salty flavor.
   • He prefers salty snacks over sweet ones.
   • The sauce has a perfect balance of salty and sweet.

   Synonymesbrackishbrinysalinesalt

   Antonymesbittersoursweet

3. Provocative or stimulatingB2informalamerican

   Engagingly stimulating or provocative in a lively, often slightly risqué manner.

   piquant, provocant

   • The comedian's salty jokes kept the audience laughing.
   • She has a salty sense of humor that some find offensive.
   • His salty remarks added a spark to the conversation.

   Synonymesbawdyearthypiquantracyribaldsaucyspicysuggestivezesty