CRISPLY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

crisply

adverb

Definition of crisply

as in concisely

in a few words the teacher crisply commanded the rubbernecking students to direct their attention forward

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Recent Examples of crisply Perhaps like one’s heart crisply split in two, spilling its squelched juices, like the baobab fruit broken open by the stylish monkey in The Lion King, my favorite vintage cartoon. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 This crisply cropped jacket from Theory is polished enough to wear to the office with suiting. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026 The players move crisply even though a walkthrough is designed to be a non-contact and slower-paced session built for strategy. — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Unlike a year ago, both teams come in with a game under their belts, so the offenses with plentiful playmakers should operate more crisply. — Eddie Timanus, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 Colman, in stringy auburn hair, makes a crisply delectable antagonist (who is really, of course, on Ian’s side). — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 Patrick injects a light touch into his scolding of restaurant staff when a tablecloth isn’t crisply ironed or cutlery and glasses are improperly placed. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 This is an exhilarating way to execute a heady conceptual premise, elevated by a brutal wit and crisply staged action sequences. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 The Aston, on the other hand, dutifully and crisply responds to inputs. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 23 July 2026

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There is one fascinating bit after the next in this exhibit, all laid out concisely by Henneman in the wall text.

— Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026
Communicating it simply and concisely requires a clear framework, strong data and deep business understanding.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of concisely

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Raman brought up Gates briefly while criticizing the mayor over the Los Angeles Police Department’s handling of federal immigration enforcement during Tuesday night’s debate.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Smith doubled in the sixth inning, when the Dodgers briefly took a 2-1 lead.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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