crisp Synonyms
Another word for crisp
• adjective (Context 1)
(Especially of food) firm, dry, and brittle, making a sharp cracking sound when bitten or crushed.
"She bit into a crispy autumn apple."
• noun (Context 2)
A thin slice of potato fried or baked until crunchy and eaten cold as a snack (called a potato chip in North America).
"She bought a packet of salt and vinegar crisps to go with her sandwich."
• adjective (Context 3)
(Of weather or air) cool, fresh, and invigorating.
"We went for a morning walk in the brisk mountain air."
• adjective (Context 4)
Smooth, clean, and stiff, without creases or wrinkles; or (of an image or sound) sharply defined and clear.
"He wore a sharp white shirt to the interview."
• adjective (Context 5)
(Of a manner of speaking, writing, or acting) brisk, decisive, and concise, without unnecessary detail.
"The chairperson gave a concise summary of the committee's findings."
• noun (Context 6)
A baked dessert consisting of fruit topped with a crumbly, crunchy mixture of flour, butter, sugar, and often oats.
"We served warm apple crumble with a scoop of vanilla ice cream."
• verb (Context 7)
To make or become firm, dry, brittle, and crunchy, especially by heating or baking.
"Place the flatbread in a hot oven for five minutes to crisp up the edges."
• noun (Context 8)
Something that has been burned, fried, or cooked until it is completely dry, hard, and charred.
"He forgot about the toast under the broiler and burned it to a cinder."
Opposites of crisp
The opposite of crisp shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: