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- [krisp]
- /krɪsp/
- /krɪsp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krisp]
- /krɪsp/
Definitions of crisply word
- adjective crisply (especially of food) hard but easily breakable; brittle: crisp toast. 1
- adjective crisply (especially of food) firm and fresh; not soft or wilted: a crisp leaf of lettuce. 1
- adjective crisply brisk; sharp; clear; decided: a crisp reply. 1
- adjective crisply lively; pithy; sparkling: crisp repartee. 1
- adjective crisply clean-cut, neat, and well-pressed; well-groomed. 1
- adjective crisply bracing; invigorating: crisp air. 1
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Origin of crisply
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English, Old English < Latin crispus curled
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Parts of speech for Crisply
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crisply popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
crisply usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crisply
adv crisply
- furiously — full of fury, violent passion, or rage; extremely angry; enraged: He was furious about the accident.
- madly — insanely or wildly: The old witch cackled madly.
- violently — acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake.
- fiercely — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
- sharply — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
Antonyms for crisply
adv crisply
- mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
- softly — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
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