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crisply /ˈkrɪspli /adverb1In a way that is distinct in outline or detail: crisply focused details...- The crisply outlined forms of the painting tend to seem more cool than warm in black-and-white reproductions.
- The picture is crisply detailed.
- They have made sure the picture is crisply rendered and clear of any major imperfections.
1.1In a brisk and concise way: she replied crisply that there would be little demand for GM crops...- She taps out her rhythms crisply.
- The staging is also serviceable but uninspiring, with scene changes needing to be made more crisply.
- The film moves quickly and crisply, never losing the audience.
2So as to have a firm, dry, brittle texture: crisply fried brown onions...- It turned out to be a crisply roasted chicken breast.
- I enjoyed a single crisply grilled quail.
- Roll the patties lightly in the flour, then fry them in the oil, until they are crisply golden on each side.
2.1(In relation to dress) formally and neatly: he was crisply dressed in a grey suit and white shirt...- One figure stood out of the foreground, however, wearing a crisply starched white shirt and fixing the camera with a clear gaze.
- The elderly Russian gentleman, wearing a crisply tailored dark suit and burgundy tie, walked slowly, with the help of his cane.
- In the distance, a crisply turned out man walked briskly towards us.
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