Pronunciation: /ˈrʌni/
adjective having a consistency like that of a liquid, typically as a result of being melted or cooked
A1 The soup was too runny.
A2 I don't like runny eggs.
B1 Her nose was runny from the cold weather.
B2 The sauce was runny, so I added some cornstarch to thicken it.
C1 The runny consistency of the paint made it difficult to work with.
C2 The runny texture of the custard was a result of overcooking.
adverb in a manner that is runny
A1 The baby's nose was runny from the cold.
A2 She couldn't eat the soup because it was too runny.
B1 The sauce was runny, so I added some cornstarch to thicken it.
B2 The paint was runny, making it difficult to create precise lines.
C1 The runner's nose was runny from the chilly morning air.
C2 The runny consistency of the batter made it challenging to bake the perfect cake.
formal The soup had a runny consistency, indicating it was not cooked properly.
informal I hate when my nose gets runny during allergy season.
slang I can't eat that pizza, the cheese looks runny and gross.
figurative Her excuses were so runny, I could tell she was lying.
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