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 One side for flaky sea salt, the other for red pepper flakes. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026 Daytime items include lofty scones with a side of clotted cream and seasonal jam, flaky sausage rolls hefty with Beads & Barnett pork, and egg soldiers served with streaky bacon. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 So light, given the heft of the bundle, and flaky, and fragrant with the specific richness of lard. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for flaky

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That converts execution from brittle screen-scraping into a clean engineering problem.

— Oleg Nesterov, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Ever Pure Thickening Sulfate-Free Shampoo is for everyone, but especially for those who would describe their hair as thin, brittle, weak, prone to breakage, and slow to grow.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of brittle

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Located in Golden Square Mile, the minimalist, three-level home features crisp white walls, light wood floors, and striking gray terrazzo surfaces.

— Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
The look is crisp, angular, and metallic, with lots of straight lines and slender silhouettes, and sits in pleasing contrast alongside luscious velvet and scratchy linen, rough stone, warm terracotta, or grainy timber.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of crisp

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