Synonyms of flaky

flaky

adjective

ˈflā-kē 

variants also flakey

as in crisp

having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure

a tender but flaky crust on the pastry

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Examples of flaky in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pink peppercorns, Himalayan sea salt, and flaky Maldon salt are trendy at the moment, however, good ol’ kosher salt and two types of pepper are timeless and remain the bestsellers: black pepper and white pepper. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024

Is your scalp feeling itchy, flaky, or a mix of both? —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 19 Sep. 2024

This delicious dish by Martin Blake, head chef at The Royal Crescent and Spa, Bath, combines flaky Cornish cod with a hearty, savoury broth made from mussels, with spicy chorizo. —Rebekah Evans, theweek, 19 Sep. 2024

Worry not: Renée Rouleau Rest Day Masque helps skin bounce back from ingredient irritation with an occlusive formula that seals in the soothing, inflammation-reducing benefits of shea butter, fatty acids, and vitamin E. No more flaky freak-out face. —Allure, 26 Sep. 2024