crisp
1 of 3adjective/krɪsp/
Forms:crisper,crispest
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having a refreshing, brisk coldness in the air
- The morning air was crisp, making her breath visible as she walked.
- They enjoyed the crisp autumn breeze during their hike through the woods.
- After the storm passed, the air felt crisp and clean.
- The crisp winter evening was perfect for stargazing.
- A crisp wind blew across the lake, adding a chill to the sunset view.
2
effectively concise in expression
- Her responses in the meeting were crisp and left no room for misunderstanding.
- His presentation was crisp, covering all key points in just ten minutes.
- The editor's feedback was crisp and helpful, quickly improving the manuscript.
- She gave crisp instructions that were easy for everyone to follow.
- The summary of the report was crisp, capturing the main findings succinctly.
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having a crunchy texture, often associated with foods that snap or break easily when bitten into
- The crisp potato chips were irresistible, making it hard to stop eating.
- She enjoyed the crisp texture of the granola in her yogurt.
- The crisp coating on the fried chicken added a delightful crunch.
- His favorite dessert was a crisp apple crumble, with a crunchy topping.
- The crisp bacon broke easily when he took a bite.
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having hair formed in small, tight curls
- Her crisp, coiled hair framed her face beautifully.
- After using the new styling product, his hair felt crisp and held its shape all day.
- The stylist left her hair looking crisp and perfectly arranged for the event.
- His crisp, short haircut gave him a sharp, clean appearance.
- Her crisp curls bounced as she walked down the street.
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juicy and firm in texture when describing a fruit or vegetable
- The crisp watermelon was refreshing on a hot summer day.
- She loved the crisp carrots, which were both crunchy and juicy.
- He picked a crisp peach from the tree, savoring its sweet juiciness.
- The salad was vibrant with crisp radishes that added a burst of flavor.
- The farmer's market was filled with crisp tomatoes, ripe and ready to eat.
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(of paper or cloth) stiff and uncreased
- She handed him a stack of crisp bills for the payment.
- The crisp sheets were freshly ironed and smelled of detergent.
- He loved the feel of crisp stationery when writing letters.
- The invitation was printed on crisp, high-quality paper, making it look elegant.
- She wrapped the gift in crisp wrapping paper adorned with a bright bow.
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(of an image) clear, sharp, and well-defined in detail
- I love how crisp the graphics look in 4K.
- The photo is crisp and full of contrast.
- The text looks crisp on the high-resolution screen.
- She prefers a camera that produces crisp images.
- The logo should appear crisp even when resized.