FLAKY 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 Lymph nodes cluster heavily in this area, and poor circulation through them can produce acne along the jaw and neck, dry or flaky skin, eczema flare-ups or unexplained rashes. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 Poor circulation there may also show up as dry or flaky skin, eczema flare-ups or unexplained rashes. — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026 When baked in a very hot oven, butter contains enough water to form steam, which separates doughs into layers of flaky pastry. — Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026 When ready to serve, transfer to a bowl; sprinkle with flaky sea salt and drizzle with additional olive oil. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flaky

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Maybe that's why, in a moment when the country feels eggshell brittle, riding has become such an essential outlet for me—a way to turn my rage into forward motion.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Containment actions should be proportional, reversible where possible and informed by multiple signals rather than a single brittle heuristic.

— Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of brittle

Adjective

Consider pairing yielding fruits like nectarines with crisper specimens like apples, even softer fruits like bananas or cherimoya or crunchier additions like passionfruit pulp or shreds of coconut.

— Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
That simple, understated design feels like the perfect match for the PV5, a very clean design in its own right defined by crisp lines and simple shapes throughout.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026

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