crackly

adjective

Definition of cracklynext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crackly
  1. crusty
  2. crunchy
  3. flaky
  4. crispy
  5. crisp
  6. brittle
  7. crumbly
Adjective
  • Have plenty of crusty bread or pasta ready to soak up every last bit of the sauce.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Pair it with crusty bread for a light lunch or follow it with buttery roasted salmon and a green salad for an elegant, company-worthy dinner.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of crusty
Adjective
  • As a food writer, this was my moment to finally put on an investigative journalist hat and get into the gritty—err—crunchy details.
    — Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
  • All the data equate to a bread-and-butter moment of outsize pleasure — salty, melty, nutty-malty, crunchy, porridge-y pleasure.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of crunchy
Adjective
  • The brand’s Classic Pecan Pie Ice Cream combines rich brown sugar ice cream with roasted pecans and, of course, pieces of flaky pie crust swirled with a pecan pie filling.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Glycerin adds another layer of hydration, making this a particularly good option when very dry skin also feels rough or flaky.
    — Danielle James, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of flaky
Adjective
  • 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
  • Chicken specialists like Chick-fil-A, Popeyes and Raising Cane's already hand-bread or batter their chicken for a crispier exterior and better taste.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of crispy
Adjective
  • The white design featured an asymmetric neckline, a curved cutout at the waist and a long, straight skirt, with matching crisp, white pumps continuing the monochrome look.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Mish bagel is both dense and chewy, with a crisp exterior and a soft center.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of crisp
Adjective
  • Sand-like granules collecting in gutters, curling or missing shingles, brittle or cracking shingles, sagging sections and indoor leaks or ceiling stains are the standard indicators that a roof is failing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Studying an intact oarfish is remarkably difficult because their bodies typically disintegrate into brittle segments upon death.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of brittle
Adjective
  • The middle is crumbly, moist and odorless, with bits of charcoal from long-ago fires.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Mix one part organic matter with two to three parts garden soil to create a crumbly, workable soil.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Definition of crumbly

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“Crackly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crackly. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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