← BackshareGuessbrininess/ˈbraɪninəs/nounThe quality or state of being salty, like seawater.The brininess of the pickles was too strong for my taste.The brininess of the ocean air made her hair feel sticky.Chefs often add a pinch of salt to enhance the brininess of a dish.SynonymssaltinesssalinityAntonymsfreshness