crunchy

crunchy — adjective

1. Food that is crunchy cracks with a short, sharp sound as you chew or break it —

1.形容詞B1
釋義

Food that is crunchy cracks with a short, sharp sound as you chew or break it — think of a fresh apple, a biscuit, or roasted almonds.

例句

Adina bit into the crunchy apple and the sound echoed through the quiet kitchen.

collocation: crunchy apple / crunchy nuts / crunchy biscuit

These roasted almonds are wonderfully crunchy and salty, perfect for a mid-afternoon snack.

同義詞
  • crisp

    Lighter, thinner snap — lettuce and fresh vegetables are crisp, not crunchy.

  • brittle

    Harder and more likely to shatter into pieces — toffee and thin biscuits are brittle.

反義詞
  • soggy

    Soft and wet from absorbing liquid — the opposite of a dry, cracking texture.

  • soft

    Lacks the resistance and sound that define crunchy food.

文法句型

crunchy + noun

be + crunchy

用法筆記

Gradable — you can say crunchier or crunchiest. Often describes foods with a hard outer layer that breaks audibly (biscuits, nuts, fried chicken, fresh apples, toast), but can also apply to non-food things like dry leaves, snow, or ice.

常見錯誤

❌This bread is very crunchy' (when it is soft inside).
✅This bread has a crunchy crust.
💡'crunchy' describes the outer layer that cracks with a sound, not the whole item if it is soft inside.
❌The salad is crunchy' (when meaning fresh/crisp lettuce).
✅The salad has crunchy croutons and nuts.
💡lettuce alone is 'crisp,' not 'crunchy.' Crunchy foods have more resistance.

2. Describes an electric guitar tone that is rough, loud, and slightly harsh becaus

2.形容詞B2
釋義

Describes an electric guitar tone that is rough, loud, and slightly harsh because of distortion — a sound often used in rock, punk, and metal music.

例句

Gabriel loves the crunchy guitar tone on the band's first record from 1997.

collocation: crunchy guitar tone / crunchy guitar sound

The song opens with a loud, crunchy riff that immediately grabs the audience's attention.

同義詞
  • distorted

    Broader term — any sound alteration, not specifically the rough, biting quality of crunchiness.

  • gritty

    Similar rough texture but can describe vocals or production style, not just guitar.

反義詞
  • clean

    An undistorted, pure guitar tone — the opposite of crunchy.

  • smooth

    Lacks the rough, biting edge of a crunchy sound.

文法句型

crunchy + musical noun (guitar / riff / tone / chord)

be + crunchy

用法筆記

Almost exclusively describes electric guitar sound with distortion. Not used for acoustic instruments, vocals, or drums. Musicians often compare degrees of crunchiness — a 'crunchier' sound has more distortion and a rougher edge.

常見錯誤

❌The singer's voice was crunchy.
✅The guitarist played a crunchy riff.
💡'crunchy' for sound describes electric guitar distortion, not vocal qualities.
❌I like crunchy acoustic music.
✅I like crunchy electric guitar music.
💡acoustic instruments do not produce the distorted, rough tone that 'crunchy' refers to.

3. Relating to a way of living that is focused on caring for the natural world, usi

3.形容詞C1
釋義

Relating to a way of living that is focused on caring for the natural world, using organic and natural products, living simply, and questioning mainstream consumer culture.

例句

The crunchy community in Portland runs a weekly market for local organic farmers.

collocation: crunchy community / crunchy lifestyle

Darius adopted a crunchy lifestyle after watching a documentary about plastic waste in the ocean.

同義詞
  • eco-friendly

    Focuses on environmental impact only; does not include the simplicity or counterculture aspect.

  • granola

    Very similar but slightly more dated; 'crunchy-granola' is the fuller expression.

反義詞
  • mainstream

    Conventional consumer culture — the opposite of the alternative, simple-living values.

  • conventional

    Following standard practices in food, health, and shopping rather than natural or organic alternatives.

文法句型

crunchy + lifestyle / community / values / approach

be + crunchy

用法筆記

Often shortened from crunchy-granola (1970s counterculture). Can be used playfully or gently mockingly by people outside the lifestyle. The term focuses on environmental care, natural foods, self-reliance, and simplicity — not political party affiliation.

常見錯誤

❌She is a crunchy person who recycles.
✅She leads a crunchy lifestyle that includes recycling and growing her own vegetables.
💡'crunchy' describes the lifestyle or set of values, not the person directly.
❌He is very crunchy because he voted for the green party.
✅He has crunchy values such as eating organic food and reducing waste.
💡'crunchy' is about everyday choices, not just political views.