Synonyms of crunchy

crunchy

adjective

as in crisped

having a hard texture and making a loud sound when chewed or crushed; not soft or mushy

crunchy vegetables

crunchy snow

These cookies are very crunchy.

Related Words

• crisped
• crisp
• crusty
• brittle
• crackly
• crispy
• crumbly
• fragile
• flaky
• delicate
• friable
• short
• crispened
• embrittled
• brickle
• breakable

Dissimilar Words

• flexible
• elastic
• resilient
• pliable
• strong
• tough
• pliant
• sturdy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crunchy

Charlie Brown's beverage combines mocha with pumpkin spice flavors and pumpkin spice cold foam, while Snoopy's drink is a vanilla bean and white mocha base that's finished with pumpkin spice cold foam and crunchy cookie crumbles. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Stretchy yogurt is a fast-growing trend in China, while Swedish confectioner Cloetta just released Sprinkled Foamies, which have a crunchy coating and a marshmallow center. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Nuts and Seeds Nuts and seeds add a crunchy bite of fiber and protein to your bowl of oatmeal. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 Sep. 2026

It’s used to coat thick and crunchy twisted pretzel sticks to make Good & Gather’s Stuffing Seasoned Pretzels. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2026