Pronunciation: /ˈrʌni/

Definitions of runny

adjective having a consistency like that of a liquid, typically as a result of being melted or cooked

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of runny in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of runny

past tense

ran

plural

runnies

comparative

runnier

superlative

runniest

present tense

run

future tense

will run

perfect tense

has run

continuous tense

is running

singular

runny

positive degree

runny

infinitive

to run

gerund

running

participle

running

Origin and Evolution of runny

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'runny' originated from the Old English word 'rynnen' which means to flow or run.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'runny' has retained its original meaning of being in a liquid state that flows easily, but it is now commonly used to describe substances that are too liquid or watery in texture.