FLAKEY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

flaky

adjective

ˈflā-kē

variants also flakey

Definition of flaky

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 But all of that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to struggle with an itchy, flaky scalp for the rest of your life. — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 While making croissants, Halytskyi accidentally made the flaky pastry much larger than anticipated. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Pair it with rice, flaky roti flatbread or a pre-purchased frozen paratha. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Afterward, stop at Jordan Pond House (reservations are recommended) for a flaky popover and a cup of tea, and take in the views of Jordan Pond. — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flaky

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Adjective

Ash trees are prone to emerald ash borers that weaken the wood and risk damage from brittle limbs that eventually fall.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Extending the plant’s life through 2045 means 15 more years of nuclear waste and seismic risk as the 1980s-era plant gets older and more brittle.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of brittle

Adjective

Schwarzbier, or black beer, is a classic German lager style that gets its deep color and roasty flavors from dark malts, but still keeps that crisp, clean lager finish.

— Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
HeyGears says the amber screen delivers excellent contrast, can print more than 1,000,000 layers before needing replacement, and results in fine details, sharp edges, and small surface features that appear crisp and well-defined.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of crisp

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