Definition

More liquid or flowing than usual, often used to describe something that is not thick or solid.

Example

The soup was runnier than I expected, making it difficult to eat with a spoon.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you tried that new soup place downtown?

Not yet, but I heard their tomato soup is runnier than most.

I love a good soup, especially when it's runnier and full of flavor.

Same here! I think I’ll check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

'Runnier' is formed from 'run' (from Old English 'rinnan', meaning to flow or move swiftly) and the comparative suffix '-ier' (indicating more). The word 'runnier' means more runny or having a greater tendency to flow or be liquid than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that flows or moves swiftly ('run') and remember that 'runnier' means it flows more or is more liquid.

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