Definition

Having a slight or moderate amount of saltiness.

Example

The soup was a bit saltish, so I added some water to dilute it.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you tried the new chips they sell at the store?

Yeah, I did! They taste a bit saltish to me.

I thought so too! It's like they added just the right amount of flavor.

Exactly! It's a nice change from the usual.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Saltish** → It is formed from "salt" (from Old English *sealt*, meaning a mineral substance used for seasoning and preserving food) and "-ish" (meaning having the quality of). The word "saltish" means having a somewhat salty taste or quality.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'salt' which refers to a seasoning, and the suffix '-ish' suggests a quality. So, 'saltish' describes something that has a quality of being somewhat salty.

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