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crunchiness

crunchiness

1 3.8
A firm texture that makes a crisp sound when you bite it
  • noun
  • /ˈkrʌntʃiˌnəs/
translation icon : crujido
  • He loves the crunchiness of potato chips, especially when they are just opened.

To give just one example, we love crunchiness mouthfeel.

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Examples

  • The chef emphasized the crunchiness of the lettuce in her salad, saying it added texture.

  • Granola, with its whole grain crunchiness, can be a breakfast boon or a snack time calorie buster.

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  • Baking with oatmeal adds a crunchiness and makes the baked item lighter (amazing in breads!).

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  • The crunchiness of fresh carrots makes them a popular snack for kids.

Synonyms

crunch
vscrunchiness
43 1.3

A loud, sharp sound made when you bite or step on something

describes a stable quality of making a sharp cracking sound when chewed
crispness
vscrunchiness
2 2.8

Firm, fresh quality that makes food break easily, like an apple

focuses on the sharp sound when bitten rather than general freshness or fabric quality
crispiness
vscrunchiness
1 2.5

A firm, easily broken texture that feels pleasant when you bite food

emphasizes the audible sharp sound and firm feel when chewed

Antonyms

mushiness
5.3

A soft, pulpy texture like overripe fruit

How Crunchy

crunchiness
1 3.8
firmness
3 2.4
softness
4 1.1

Surface Forms

crunchiness singular
crunchinesses plural

Morphology

crunchiness = crunchy (transparent) = crunch + y + ness

Clear derivation from 'crunch' → 'crunchy' and a regular nominalization with '-ness' indicating the quality of being crunchy.

Etymology

Crunchiness comes from the verb crunch, the noise you hear when you bite a crisp apple or break a chip. So crunchiness is the quality of being 'firm and crisp' and making that clear breaking sound when you chew.