FLAKY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

flaky

adjective

ˈflā-kē

variants also flakey

Definition of flaky

as in brittle

having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure a tender but flaky crust on the pastry

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Recent Examples of flaky The flour tortillas are Chihuahua-style, delicately flaky, but dense and pliable enough to prevent leakage. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 Lightly mist rolls with water from spray bottle; sprinkle with flaky sea salt. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 Skin also gets drier as oil glands slow down, which is why the same routine that worked in your 30s can leave skin tight and flaky later. — Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 The brand’s Classic Pecan Pie Ice Cream combines rich brown sugar ice cream with roasted pecans and, of course, pieces of flaky pie crust swirled with a pecan pie filling. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flaky

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Adjective

Aging humans, on the other hand, are more like peanut brittle.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of brittle

Adjective

At very least the Ringhams’ sound, throughout, remains crisp, clear, and spine-tingling.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Inside, the interiors are a study in understated neutrals—warm gray,brown tones, and crisp white walls allow the marble fireplace and expansive lake views to serve as the art pieces.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

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