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Definition of crisply adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

crisply

adverb
 
/ˈkrɪspli/
 
/ˈkrɪspli/
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  1. (approving) in a way that makes something pleasantly hard and dry
    • crisply fried potatoes
  2. (approving) in a way that is pleasantly clear and sharp
    • bright, crisply defined pictures
  3. (approving) in a way that looks fresh and clean, or new and slightly stiff
    • a crisply ironed shirt
  4. (approving) in a way that is pleasantly dry and cold
    • a crisply cold morning
  5. (sometimes disapproving) in a quick, confident and not very friendly way
    • ‘Take a seat,’ she said crisply.
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