CRISPY Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

crispy

adjective

ˈkri-spē

as in crisp

having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure the crispy potato chips snapped satisfyingly in my mouth

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Recent Examples of crispy Someone else said the waffles could be crispier. —

Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026 But even here, there are exceptions, as with this spinach and sausage version loosely inspired by the infamous extra-crispy two-sheet lasagna from New York’s Rolo’s. —

Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Mar. 2026 Came out a bit hotter and a bit crispier. —

Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026 The crispier cookie is only available one day each week and comes in a sleeve with two Cookie Thins. —

Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crispy

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Adjective

The extra surface area allowed each patty to develop more browning, resulting in a delicately crisp exterior.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2026
Bake in center of oven until fruit is cooked through and pastry is crisp and golden, about 40 minutes.

— Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026