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Synonyms of crisp

8 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for crisp is crispate. Other synonyms of crisp are chip, potato chip, crunch, crispen and crackle.

Synonyms and similar words for crisp

adjectiveSynonym of crispate (“of a leaf: having curled, notched, or wavy edges”); crisped.

  • crispateHaving curled, wavy or notched edges.

nounIn full potato crisp: a thin slice of potato which has been deep-fried until it is brittle and...

  • chipA thin, crisp, fried slice of potato, a crisp; occasionally a similar fried slice of another vegetable or dried fruit.
  • potato chipA potato crisp, a thin slice of potato that has been fried.

nounA type of baked dessert consisting of fruit topped with a crumbly mixture made with fat, flour, and...

  • crunchA dessert consisting of a crunchy topping with fruit underneath.

verbTo make (something) firm yet brittle; specifically (cooking), to give (food) a crispy surface...

verbTo make a sharp crackling or crunching sound.

Opposite of crisp

adjectiveOf action, movement, a person's manner, etc.: precise and quick; brisk.

Meaning of crisp

  1. adjective Of hair: curling, especially in tight, stiff curls or ringlets; also (obsolete), of a person: having hair curled in this manner.
  2. adjective Of a body of water, skin, etc.: having a surface which is rippled or wrinkled.
  3. adjective Synonym of crispate (“of a leaf: having curled, notched, or wavy edges”); crisped.

Full definition of crisp

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Questions about synonyms of crisp

What is another word for crisp?
Crisp has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as crispate, chip, potato chip, crunch, crispen, crackle, creak and rustle.
What is the opposite of crisp?
The opposite of crisp is flabby.
What does crisp mean?
Crisp means of hair: curling, especially in tight, stiff curls or ringlets; also (obsolete), of a person: having hair curled in this manner.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: crisp (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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