Definition

In a way that is crisp, often referring to food that is crunchy or has a firm texture.

Example

The vegetables were cooked crispily, making them a delightful addition to the salad.

Conversation

How do you like your fries, crispy or crispily fried?

I definitely prefer them crispily fried for that perfect texture.

Same here! There's nothing like a crispily fried snack.

Exactly! It makes everything taste so much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crispily → It is formed from "crisp" (from Latin *crispus*, meaning curled or wavy) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "crispily" means in a manner that is crisp or having a firm texture.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'curled' or 'wavy' ('crispus') and how it can be described as being done 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'crispily' refers to something that is done in a crisp manner.

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