Definition

Having a crisp or brittle texture, often producing a sound like cracking; this form indicates a greater degree of that quality compared to the base form.

Example

The cracklier chips were more enjoyable to eat than the softer ones.

Conversation

Have you tried that new snack I brought over?

Yeah, it was really good, but I think the chips are cracklier than the ones we usually eat.

I noticed that too! They definitely have a different texture.

For sure, I kind of like the cracklier crunch, it's more satisfying.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cracklier is formed from "crack" (from Middle English "cracchen", meaning to make a sharp noise) and the suffix "-lier" (a comparative suffix indicating more of a quality). The word "cracklier" means having more of the quality of making a sharp noise, often used to describe something that is crisp or brittle.

Memory Tip

Think of something that makes a sharp noise ('crack') and remember that 'cracklier' means it makes that noise more than something else.

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