Synonyms of flaky

flaky

adjective

ˈflā-kē 

variants also flakey

as in brittle

having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure

a tender but flaky crust on the pastry

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flaky

Something as simple as a drizzle of good EVOO, a turn of fresh pepper, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt can help bring out natural flavors of seasonal produce. — Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026

The flaky pastry crust is made with four ingredients and can be whipped up in a food processor. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026

The new take on the oval pastry combines sweet almond paste with tart cherry filling for the perfect combination of flavors to cut through the flaky dough and creamy white icing. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

Making flaky pastry is a notoriously tricky process that typically involves butter or lard layered between sheets of dough. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026