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runny Synonyms

Another word for runny

Choosing another word for runny depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

More liquid than is usual or expected; having a thin, flowing consistency (especially of food, paint, or other mixtures).

Usage Example

"She prefers her poached eggs with a soft, watery yolk over toasted sourdough bread."

Strongest
watery
Strong
thin
liquid
soupy
fluid
sloppy
oozy

• adjective (Context 2)

Producing or discharging excess mucus or tears (typically of the nose or eyes due to a cold, allergy, or irritation).

Usage Example

"The sudden drop in temperature and high pollen count left him with a streaming nose all afternoon."

Strong
streaming
running
watery
dripping
snotty
weeping

Opposites of runny

The opposite of runny shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

thick
dry
firm
solid
set
stiff
clear
viscous
See all opposites of runny

• Nearby Words

runner beans
runniness
running
runny
runoff
runt
runthrough

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Runny. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/runny
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