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

The Sunset Soft Serve Rita combines a strawberry and mango margarita with vanilla soft-serve ice cream, a bold Tajín® rim, rich chamoy drizzle, and a crunchy hot honey Tajín® topping for the perfect balance of sweet-heat indulgence. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Apple Slices with Cinnamon and Nut Butter When the afternoon slump hits, enjoy crunchy apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon and dipped in nut butter. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

For Yard Act, who growled onto the world stage with a crunchy aggressive post-punk sound, slowing down (as much as workaholic rockstars can) brought them to a lighter sound. — E.r. Pulgar, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026

Chicken and Cucumber Rice Bowls with crunchy vegetables and fluffy rice. — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026