Crumbly
Crumbly adjective - Having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure.
Usage example: a crumbly shortbread cookie
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Flaky and crumbly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flaky" instead an adjective "Crumbly".
Flaky
Flaky adjective - Having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure.
Usage example: a tender but flaky crust on the pastry
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Flaky and Crumbly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/crumbly/flaky
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