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Crispier - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Crispier is the comparative form of crispy, meaning more firm, dry, and brittle, often with a pleasing crunch. It is commonly used to describe food like chips or fried items.

crispier

/ˈkrɪspiɚ/ /ˈkrɪspɪə/

Definition:

More brittle or crunchy in texture, often due to cooking or drying.

Synonyms:

crunchier, brittler, firmer, snappier

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

softer, soggier

Common Collocations:

crispier fries, crispier bacon, crispier texture

Derivatives:

crispiness, crisply

Usage Tips:

Use "crispier" to compare textures; e.g., "This toast is crispier than yesterday’s."

Common Phrases:

crispier than a cracker, crispier around the edges

Etymology:

Derived from "crisp," from Latin "crispus" meaning curled or wrinkled.

Examples:

  • 1. The fries are crispier today than last time.
  • 2. She baked the cookies longer to make them crispier.
  • 3. I prefer my bacon crispier for breakfast.
  • 4. The autumn leaves sound crispier underfoot this year.

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