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 The porc negre loin had the crispiest skin and was delicious. — Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026 For a crispier chip, reduce the honey to 1/4 cup and cook the butter-honey mixture for the full 3 minutes before coating the chips. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026 Like the rest of the Jöey flavors, the crisps are satisfyingly salty and ultra-crispy, great on their own or served alongside soup or salad. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 July 2026 With a lighter batter the fish will be crispier, less greasy, and more delicious. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crispy

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The production as a whole isn’t always as crisp as Irwin himself.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Why not introduce a nostalgic print to crisp shirting and layered necklaces, or experiment with a color combinations outside of your comfort zone?

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of crisp

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Peanut brittle in individual packages lack the name of producer and ingredients.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Robotics is already operating at scale in some structured environments, while remaining expensive, brittle or difficult to integrate in others.

— Rodrigo Madanes, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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