Crispest: meaning, definitions and examples

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crispest

 

[ ˈkrɪspəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive quality

The term 'crispest' is the superlative form of 'crisp', which describes something that is not only firm but also fresh and invigorating. It often refers to textures that snap or crunch when bitten or broken apart, such as in food. Additionally, 'crispest' can denote clarity and sharpness in both visual and auditory senses. For instance, one might describe the sharpness of a photograph's details or the clarity of a sound as 'crispest'.

Synonyms

clearest, firmest, sharpest.

Examples of usage

  • The chef served the crispest lettuce in the salad.
  • She captured the crispest image with her new camera.
  • The report provided the crispest analysis of the data.
  • This is the crispest winter morning I've ever experienced.

Translations

Translations of the word "crispest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais crocante

🇮🇳 सबसे कुरकुरी

🇩🇪 knusprigsten

🇮🇩 paling renyah

🇺🇦 найхрусткіший

🇵🇱 najchrupiący

🇯🇵 最もサクサクした

🇫🇷 le plus croustillant

🇪🇸 el más crujiente

🇹🇷 en çıtır

🇰🇷 가장 바삭한

🇸🇦 الأكثر قرمشة

🇨🇿 nejkřupavější

🇸🇰 najchrumkavejší

🇨🇳 最脆的

🇸🇮 najhrustljaviejši

🇮🇸 crispi

🇰🇿 ең қытырлақ

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ხრაშუნა

🇦🇿 ən xırtıldayan

🇲🇽 el más crujiente

Etymology

The word 'crisp' originates from the Latin word 'cresco', meaning 'to grow' or 'to arise', which implies freshness and vitality. Over time, the term evolved through Middle English, where it was used to describe something that breaks easily and has a sharp texture. The superlative form 'crispest' emerged to denote the highest degree of this characteristic. In culinary contexts, 'crisp' is often associated with fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked foods, while in visual and auditory contexts, it implies clarity and precision. The continued usage of 'crisp' and its variants in various descriptions reflects the cultural appreciation for freshness, clarity, and quality across different fields, from cuisine to photography to sound design.