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Lower in temperature (than something compared to)
“The spring and autumn bring cool, crisp temperatures as well as remarkable changes in foliage.”
Comparative for easily broken into small fragments
“The chunks of fish, protected by their crisp coating of ham, were succulent and tender.”
(fruits or vegetables) Comparative 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.”
Comparative for fresh and invigorating
“I arrived at noon, early for the afternoon flight, but with ample time to enjoy the crisp weather.”
Comparative for being in a clean and tidy state
“He arrived wearing a Panama hat and a crisp white suit.”
(of an alcoholic drink) Comparative 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.”
Comparative 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.”
Comparative for clear and unambiguous
“Perhaps, complete knowledge of all possible factors might lead to a crisp description of whether an effect will occur.”
Comparative 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.”
Comparative for free from pollutants or impurities
(of an object or food) Comparative for free from moisture or liquid
Comparative for rather direct or abrupt in speech or manner
(of fruits and vegetables) Comparative for fresh and crisp
(of an action) Comparative for performed well and with precision
Comparative for firm, crisp, or medium texture when cooked
Comparative for thoroughly cooked
Comparative for formed of a mass of small, tight, wiry curls
Comparative for displaying outstanding skill, knowledge, or experience in a given field
Comparative for clearly expressed, having no uncertainty or ambiguity
(of sound or voice) Comparative for loud, deep, or able to be clearly heard
Comparative for having great influence on the result of something
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