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Superlative for easily broken into small fragments
“The chunks of fish, protected by their crisp coating of ham, were succulent and tender.”
(fruits or vegetables) Superlative for firm or juicy from being fresh or ripe
“They said their blessings and feasted on a lovely meal of roasted hen, crisp vegetables, and the warm bread that Emy had baked herself.”
Superlative for cool or cold in temperature
“The spring and autumn bring cool, crisp temperatures as well as remarkable changes in foliage.”
Superlative for fresh and invigorating
“I arrived at noon, early for the afternoon flight, but with ample time to enjoy the crisp weather.”
Superlative for being in a clean and tidy state
“He arrived wearing a Panama hat and a crisp white suit.”
(of an alcoholic drink) Superlative for free from or lacking embellishment or sweetness
“Clearly, a crisp wine such as a Fino Sherry or Sercial Madeira is most appropriate at the start of the meal, not the end.”
Superlative for described or explained briefly and concisely
“It tends to read as if it were a chapter itself, not a crisp summary of the key major conclusions, accomplishments, and future challenges.”
Superlative for clear and unambiguous
“Perhaps, complete knowledge of all possible factors might lead to a crisp description of whether an effect will occur.”
Superlative for blunt and plain-spoken in one's manner of speaking or behavior
“In a crisp reply to Weir, he said he was merely keeping the ship on an even keel.”
Superlative for free from pollutants or impurities
(of an object or food) Superlative for free from moisture or liquid
Superlative for rather direct or abrupt in speech or manner
(of fruits and vegetables) Superlative for fresh and crisp
(of an action) Superlative for performed well and with precision
Superlative for firm, crisp, or medium texture when cooked
Superlative for thoroughly cooked
Superlative for formed of a mass of small, tight, wiry curls
Superlative for displaying outstanding skill, knowledge, or experience in a given field
Superlative for clearly expressed, having no uncertainty or ambiguity
(of sound or voice) Superlative for loud, deep, or able to be clearly heard
Superlative for having great influence on the result of something
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