crisp
Translation
crisp, brittle, fresh, sharp
Examples
I like crisp bacon.
I like crisp bacon.
It was a crisp autumn morning.
It was a crisp autumn morning.
His reply was crisp and to the point.
His reply was crisp and to the point.
The photograph was very crisp and clear.
The photograph was very crisp and clear.
Grammar Patterns
crisp ((noun)) describing a firm, dry, and brittle quality I like crisp bacon.
crisp ((noun)) describing fresh, cool, and dry weather It was a crisp autumn morning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (texture) crunchy; (weather) fresh; (manner) sharp. Antonyms: (texture) soggy; (weather) humid; (manner) vague
Etymology
From Latin crispus 'curled'. Think of how bacon or leaves curl when they become crisp.
Memory Tips
The sound of biting into something 'crisp' sounds like the word itself.