crisp
word
/ˈkɹɪsp/
krisp
/kɹˈɪsp/
krisp
Definition
Having a firm, dry, and brittle texture that breaks easily (like food), or describing something fresh, sharp, or clear (like air, weather, or images).
Usage & Nuances
'Crisp' is common with food (chips, apples), weather ('crisp air'), and images ('crisp photo'). It implies a pleasant, positive quality. Do not confuse with only meaning 'cold'; 'crisp' air means cool and fresh, not freezing.
Spanish: crujiente - fresco (aire, clima) - nítido (imagen, sonido)Portuguese (BR): crocante - fresco (ar, clima) - nítido (imagem, som)Portuguese (PT): crocante - fresco (ar, clima) - nítido (imagem, som)Chinese (Simplified): 脆的 - 清新的 - 清晰的Chinese (Traditional): 脆的 - 清新的 - 清晰的Hindi: करारी - ताज़ा (हवा/मौसम) - स्पष्ट (छवि/ध्वनि)Arabic: مقرمش - منعش (هواء/طقس) - واضح (صورة/صوت)Bengali: খাস্তা - কড়া (আবহাওয়া/হাওয়া) - স্পষ্ট (লেখা/ছবি)Russian: хрустящий - свежий (о воздухе) - четкий (о изображении, письме)Japanese: パリパリした - さわやかな（空気） - くっきりとした（文字・画像）Vietnamese: giòn - trong lành (không khí) - rõ nét (chữ, hình)Korean: 바삭한 - 상쾌한 (공기) - 또렷한 (글씨, 이미지)Turkish: gevrek - serin (hava) - net (yazı, fotoğraf)Urdu: کرکرا - تروتازہ (ہوا) - واضح (تحریر/تصویر)Indonesian: renyah - sejuk dan segar (udara) - tajam (tulisan, gambar)
Example Sentences
The toast is crisp and hot.
basic
The air is crisp this morning.
basic
Her handwriting is always so crisp and easy to read.
natural
I love the crisp sound of leaves under my feet.
natural
That photo looks so crisp on your new phone screen.
natural
She likes crisp apples for her snack.
basic