crispness

noun

crisp·​ness
ˈkrisp-nəs
plural -es
Synonyms of crispnessnext
: the quality or state of being crisp

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cryspeness, from cryspe, crisp + -ness

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“Crispness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crispness. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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