Meaning & use

Brothy

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Resembling or containing a generous amount of broth; having a thin, savory, liquid consistency.

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The soup was pleasantly brothy rather than thick and creamy.

She prefers a brothy ramen over one with a heavy, oily broth.

A note on using this word

A favorite word among food writers, "brothy" describes dishes where a flavorful, thin liquid takes center stage.

Words with a similar meaning

soupywatery

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Words with an opposite meaning

thickcreamy

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