adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Fluid; readily flowing.

   "runny honey"

2. 2
   Liable to run or drip.

   "a runny nose"

Adjective

1. 1
   characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

liquidexcretoryexudativeflowingflowyfluent

Antonyms

All antonyms

thickgelatinoushard-boiledlacteous

Example

More examples

"This medicine will do wonders for a runny nose."

Etymology

From run + -y.

Related phrases

runny nose

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