adverb
- in a clear, sharp, and definite manner
- in a way that is firm and fresh, making a sharp sound when bitten or broken
- in a brisk, efficient manner
Examples
- She spoke crisply and got straight to the point.
- The autumn leaves crunched crisply under our feet.
- He saluted crisply when the officer approached.
- The bacon was cooked crisply to perfection.
- The teacher answered the question crisply and moved on.
- The lettuce snapped crisply when she bit into it.
- The morning air felt crisply cold against her face.