Synonyms of crunchy

crunchy

adjective

as in crisped

having a hard texture and making a loud sound when chewed or crushed; not soft or mushy

crunchy vegetables

crunchy snow

These cookies are very crunchy.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crisped
• crisp
• crusty
• brittle
• crackly
• crispy
• crumbly
• fragile
• flaky
• delicate
• friable
• short
• flakey
• crispened
• embrittled
• brickle
• breakable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flexible
• elastic
• resilient
• pliable
• strong
• tough
• pliant
• sturdy

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of crunchy

With crunchy, salty Ruffles chips, this is the appetizer of the year. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024

Get the recipe 08 of 27 Pecan-Crusted Chicken A crunchy coating with the South's signature tree nut makes these chicken cutlets irresistible. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024

Take granola, for example: Just like granola bars, the cereal version features crunchy flakes that are held together by a sweetener. —Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024

This quirky spot, designed to look like a neighborhood shop, sells some of Qatar’s favorite snacks, like packets of crunchy salty Pafki chips and Jellopy fruit gums. —Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024