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crumbly

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of crumbly

having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure

a crumbly shortbread cookie

Synonyms of crumbly

brickle [dialect], brittle, crisp, crispy, embrittled, flaky (also flakey), friable, short

Words Related to crumbly

crackly, crisped, crispened, crunchy, crusty

breakable, delicate, fragile

Near Antonyms of crumbly

elastic, flexible, pliable, pliant, resilient

strong, sturdy, tough

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