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saltiest

 

[ ˈsɔltiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

taste/sensation

The term 'saltiest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'salty', which refers to a strong taste of salt. It can describe food that has an overpowering salty flavor, making it undesirable for some consumers. Moreover, it is often used metaphorically to describe a person's sarcastic or bitter attitude, particularly in a humorous context. This term is commonly used in culinary discussions, as well as in casual conversation to depict someone's mood.

Synonyms

briniest, saline, savoury, sea-salted

Examples of usage

  • This soup is the saltiest I've ever tasted.
  • She made the saltiest comments at the party.
  • The saltiest snacks can lead to dehydration.
  • He was feeling the saltiest after losing the match.

Translations

Translations of the word "saltiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais salgado

🇮🇳 सबसे नमकीन

🇩🇪 salzigste

🇮🇩 paling asin

🇺🇦 найсольовіший

🇵🇱 najsolniejszy

🇯🇵 最も塩辛い

🇫🇷 le plus salé

🇪🇸 el más salado

🇹🇷 en tuzlu

🇰🇷 가장 짠

🇸🇦 الأكثر ملوحة

🇨🇿 nejslanější

🇸🇰 najsoľnejší

🇨🇳 最咸

🇸🇮 najslajši

🇮🇸 saltnastur

🇰🇿 ең тұзды

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მარილიანი

🇦🇿 ən duzlu

🇲🇽 el más salado

Etymology

The word 'salty' derives from the Old English 'sealt', which has its roots in the Proto-Germanic '*saltaz'. This evolved from the Proto-Indo-European '*sal-', which also meant salt. In Middle English, the term took the form 'salt', and various derivatives emerged. The superlative form 'saltiest' emerged to provide a means of expressing an extreme degree of that characteristic taste. The metaphorical usage of 'salty' to describe a person’s emotional state—particularly when someone is upset or annoyed—originated in American slang during the late 20th century, likely connected to the idea of an exaggerated, bitter flavor. This creative language development reflects the evolution of social interactions and the playful use of vocabulary among younger generations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,315, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.