CRACKLY Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

crackly

adjective

Definition of crackly

as in crusty

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Recent Examples of crackly The paprika and garlic add a gentle smokiness that blooms as the chicken roasts, while the meat stays juicy and tender beneath the crackly, golden skin. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 May 2026 The patties remain juicy even when smashed flat, with edges trimmed in crackly char. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 May 2026 Then earthy-rich flavors were colliding with sharp ones, and the ping of dark caramel sweetness had offset the crackly meat. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026 As gentle electronica played over a crackly speaker, the women laughed and chatted, eventually doing as asked. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crackly

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Adjective

Pair with breadsticks or a crusty baguette for a perfect cold-weather meal.

— Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 2026
Bloom, as the jester-like truth-teller, is a stand-out, pointedly delivering her lines with a modern-sounding ease rather than the amusing Mid-Atlantic upper crusty thespianism the posher characters utilize.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of crusty

Adjective

Just before serving, top with queso’s best friend, crunchy tortilla chips, then squeeze a lime wedge over top to balance its richness.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2026
Torn pieces of country-style bread soak up the broth and eggs without falling apart, turning golden and crunchy on top while staying tender underneath.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of crunchy

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The menu is full of classics—flaky spanakopita, aubergine moussaka, chicken souvlaki—which somehow taste much cleaner and fresher than typical taverna fare.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Each cookie is aptly named with a phrase or word that’s related to baseball, like the sluggers sourdough, a version of a chocolate chip cookie that Amber makes with sourdough and brown butter and is topped with flaky sea salt.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of flaky

Adjective

Why beef tallow matters right now The payoff, according to the chains and the food writers covering them, is crispier fries, richer flavor and, for a growing segment of customers, a cooking fat that fits the current anti-seed-oil mood.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
Via Pignasecca 17 Pioneering, award-winning pizzaiolo Ciro Salvo is known for his particularly digestible dough, which is lighter and crispier than the norm, thanks to the higher percentage of water to flour.

— Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of crispy

Adjective

The sunlight beamed through the French doors with the mountains in the background, and the smell of crisp Alpine air made the three of us pause.

— Julia Viele, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
And as for the three Blink Outdoor 4 cameras, each covers a 143-degree field of view in crisp 1080p video.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of crisp

Adjective

At Cafe Cuil on the Isle of Skye, the menu features properly traditional, coarse pinhead oats soaked in oat milk overnight and finished with a seasonal topping – currently, hazelnut brittle praline and poached pears.

— Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 2 Nov. 2026
Unlike his ’80s productions, which sound understandably brittle by modern standards, the tracks Atkins dropped as Infiniti retain ample warmth and punch.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of brittle

Adjective

For the dirt topping, feel free to follow your imagination and taste, substituting or replacing any of the ingredients with your favorite chocolate cookies or treats while still keeping the visual appearance of a varied, crumbly soil.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Pulse until dough is crumbly but holds together when squeezed with fingers (if needed, add up to 2 tablespoons more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time).

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of crumbly

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