FLAKEY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

flaky

adjective

ˈflā-kē

variants also flakey

Definition of flaky next

as in brittle

having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure a tender but flaky crust on the pastry

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Recent Examples of flaky To round out the flavors, try mixing in some vanilla extract and a pinch of flaky salt. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026 Customers have been devouring the plum galettes, which are flaky fruit pastries. —

Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026 Steak and kidney pie with a flaky crust that envelops chunks of steak and mineral-bright nuggets of liver in a deep brown gravy. —

Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 Like shea butter, aloe has soothing properties that may help calm flaky, dry or irritated scalps. —

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Over time, natural feathers can become brittle, break, or shed, which reduces their ability to attract dust.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
It’s made with conditioning peptides that actively strengthen and protect lashes, while panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, keeps them soft and flexible rather than brittle or flaky.

— Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026