CRUNCHY Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

crunchy

adjective

Definition of crunchy

as in crisped

having a hard texture and making a loud sound when chewed or crushed; not soft or mushy crunchy vegetables crunchy snow These cookies are very crunchy.

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Recent Examples of crunchy The newest addition to the lineup is reminiscent of one of your favorite Girl Scout cookies, featuring smooth milk chocolate, cool, refreshing mint, and a crunchy cookie center. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 Pasta salad with cubed cheese and crunchy veggies, such as cucumbers and peppers. — Isabel Lopez, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026 However, there’s really nothing like the visceral punch of an action movie with some crunchy practical effects. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 The combination hit all the right notes, with the crunchy shrimp and wontons balancing out the sweet pineapple pico and veggies. — Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crunchy

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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

Adjective

Heavy and unadorned, this simple slab of metal makes delicious pizza pies that are crispy and crusty in all the right places.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Serve with potatoes, broccolini, or any crusty bread to make sure no sauce goes untouched.

— Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026

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