CRANKISH Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

crankish

adjective

Definition of crankish

as in eccentric

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Finally came the tattoos — people proudly displaying body art of the Sea Hag, the town’s lighthouse, the eccentric lighthouse keeper Garrett, Patricia dancing.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Among them was Paul Erdős, an eccentric prodigy who would go on to become the most prolific mathematician in history.

— Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of eccentric

Adjective

The flaky, buttery dough comes together easily in a food processor and is rolled out and crimped into a free-form round.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Despite the once flaky, fringey, fantastical topic under discussion, the vibe was clearly not Burning Man, Comic Con, or South by Southwest.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of flaky

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Admissions officers can tell when a student is trying to be quirky simply to distinguish themselves, and these essays come off as performative rather than personal.

— Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The quirky sci-fi comedy starring Diedrich Bader and Chris Parnell did not end up panning out for Spelling.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of quirky

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Unlike more overtly depressive takes on this role, Bos’ Hamlet is impetuous and sardonic, often bounding up three stairs in a single step and unspooling his words, words, words as if his mouth can’t keep up with his restless mind.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Aegon, dragged out of King’s Landing by spymaster Lord Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) in an effort to save him from the fratricidal Aemond, gets an up-close look at the petty tyrants who have sprouted up in the countryside thanks to his impetuous rule.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026

Definition of impetuous

Adjective

That mercurial flow of experience creates a sense of mental pace that’s in sharp counterpoint to the aesthetic style of the movie’s scenes.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
The combination of pro wrestling and Brock Lesnar’s mercurial and unpredictable nature point to a universe where Brock Lesnar is more likely to come out of retirement than not.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of mercurial

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