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crispy Synonyms

Another word for crispy

Choosing another word for crispy depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Firm, dry, and brittle, especially in a way that is pleasing to eat and produces a crunching sound when chewed.

Usage Example

"The chef roasted the potatoes in olive oil until the outsides were golden and crisp."

Strongest
crisp
crunchy
Strong
crusty
crackly
brittle
Weak
flaky
friable

• adjective (Context 2)

Tightly curled, frizzy, or wavy in texture (used especially of hair or foliage).

Usage Example

"The antique portrait depicted a nobleman with tightly curled, crisp locks of hair."

Strongest
crisp
curly
frizzy
Strong
kinky
crimped
wavy
Weak
wirily

Opposites of crispy

The opposite of crispy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

straight
soggy
mushy
lank
limp
soft
sleek
chewy
See all opposites of crispy

• Nearby Words

crispiness
crisply
crispness
crispy
crisscross
cristineaux
crit

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crispy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crispy
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