crisp

¹crisp

adj \ˈkrisp\

Definition of CRISP

1

: curly, wavy; also : having close stiff or wiry curls or waves

2

a : easily crumbled : brittle <a crisp cracker> b : desirably firm and crunchy <crisp lettuce>

3

a : notably sharp, clean-cut, and clear <a crisp illustration>; also : concise and to the point <a crisp reply> b : noticeably neat <crisp new clothes> c : brisk, lively <a crisp tale of intrigue> <crisp musical tempi> d : briskly cold <crisp winter weather>; also : fresh, invigorating <crisp autumn air> <a crisp white wine> e : deftly and powerfully executed <a crisp tennis serve>

— crisp·ly adverb

— crisp·ness noun

Examples of CRISP

1. I put on a crisp shirt and tie.
2. The stereo's sound is crisp and clear.

Origin of CRISP

Middle English, from Old English, from Latin crispus; akin to Welsh crych curly

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to CRISP

Synonyms: brickle [dialect], brittle, crispy, crumbly, embrittled, flaky (also flakey), friable, short

Antonyms: disheveled (or dishevelled), disordered, disorderly, messy, mussed, mussy, sloven, slovenly, unkempt, untidy

Related Words: crackly, crisped, crispened, crunchy, crusty; breakable, delicate, fragile

Near Antonyms: elastic, flexible, pliable, pliant, resilient; strong, sturdy, tough

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Rhymes with CRISP

lisp, LISP, wisp