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crisper (krispər)

noun

one that makes or keeps things crisp; specif., the compartment for storing vegetables in a refrigerator

crisper Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: But I would advocate making those repetitions crisper and clearer.
  • look: The yellow hoards pillaged down both flanks and even at the back our tackles suddenly looked crisper.
  • seem: Colors seem crisper with a reduced amount of bleeding.

Adjective modifier

  • much: Bass was much crisper, tighter, defined, better paced ( ?
  • little: Not that there was or is any particular problem -- it just seems a little crisper.

Modifies a noun

  • image: These types of displays are common in Windows notebooks and produce crisper images and more vivid colors than matt screens.
  • response: This greater control gives a much crisper steering response, with better throttle adjustability.
  • look: I've also applied PSP's Sharpen filter to the image, to give a crisper look.
  • graphics: The bluish-white backlit display measures 2in. diagonally and has a higher resolution ( 160 by 128 pixels ), allowing crisper graphics.
  • picture: Less noise in photos leads to sharper, crisper pictures.
  • throttle: The result is improved cylinder filling, crisper throttle response and higher power output.

Noun used with modifier

  • lot: The air seemed a lot crisper and we felt like we could walk forever.
  • vegetable: I fished an onion and the last tomato from the vegetable crisper and tossed them to him.

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