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crunchier

 

[ หˆkrสŒntสƒiษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture quality

Crunchier refers to a texture that is more crisp or brittle than average. This adjective is often used to describe foods that produce a sharp, loud sound when bitten into or chewed. Foods such as snacks, fruits, or vegetables can be described as crunchier when they have a firmer texture, making them more enjoyable to eat. The term suggests a heightened sensory experience, emphasizing the satisfying quality of the food's texture.

Synonyms

crisper, firmer, more brittle.

Examples of usage

  • I prefer my chips crunchier than softer ones.
  • These apples are crunchier than the ones I had last week.
  • The bread is crunchier when toasted.
  • He likes his fried chicken crunchier for extra flavor.

Translations

Translations of the word "crunchier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais crocante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคฏเคพเคฆเคพ เค•เฅเคฐเค•เฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช knuspriger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih renyah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒัˆ ั…ั€ัƒัั‚ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardziej chrupiฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Šใ‚ซใƒชใ‚ซใƒชใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus croustillant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs crujiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha gevrek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋ฐ”์‚ญํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู‚ุฑู…ุดุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™upavฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chrumkavejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด่„†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj hrustljav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krispรญra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟั–ั€ัˆั–ะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒ“ แƒฎแƒ แƒแƒจแƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha xฤฑrtฤฑldayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs crujiente

Etymology

The term 'crunchy' originates from the verb 'crunch', which means to make a crushing sound. The word 'crunch' itself is believed to have emerged in the early 19th century, derived from the Middle English word 'crunchen', which has roots in the dialectal Old English 'cruncian'. This reflects the onomatopoeic nature of the word, indicating the sound made when food is bitten into. The suffix '-ier' is a common English comparative, used to indicate a higher degree of the quality described by the root word. Thus, 'crunchier' means possessing a greater degree of crunchiness, and this formation follows the pattern established in describing various texture qualities in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,676, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.