Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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crisp | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
crispness | Yes | No | No | No |
crisp (noun) | crispness (noun) |
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a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat | firm but easily broken |
a pleasing firmness and freshness | |
an expressive style that is direct and to the point |
crisp (adjective) | crispness (adjective) |
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pleasantly cold and invigorating | |
brief and to the point; effectively cut short | |
(of hair) in small tight curls | |
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined | |
pleasingly firm and fresh | |
tender and brittle |
crisp (verb) | crispness (verb) |
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make brown and crisp by heating | |
make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic |