CRISPY Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

crispy

adjective

ˈkri-spē

Definition of crispy

as in crisp

having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure the crispy potato chips snapped satisfyingly in my mouth

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Recent Examples of crispy With a lighter batter the fish will be crispier, less greasy, and more delicious. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026 Try the crispy chicken sandwich and sweet potato waffle fries. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026 Meanwhile, The Canteen is the town’s (dog-friendly) haven for lobster rolls, crispy Brussels sprouts, and a cold drink, best enjoyed in the beachside backyard. — Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026 José Alarcón, owner of Centro restaurant and the bakery-cafe and market Vivir in Minneapolis, shares his recipe for crispy fish tacos. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crispy

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Adjective

Roman’s images will have the same crisp resolution as Hubble’s, but each one will capture a patch of sky at least 100 times larger.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Each bite was unique — a pocket of cold sour cream here, the cheese only partially melted there, the last crisp cry of the ever-steaming French fries yonder.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of crisp

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Many of the blades made late in the war were rushed through production, and many slipped through that were too brittle or too soft.

— David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
That moisturizing combination can benefit dry, brittle strands, too, since better lubricated hair creates less friction—and potentially less tangling and mechanical breakage—during brushing and styling.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of brittle

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