FLAKY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

flaky

adjective

ˈflā-kē

variants also flakey

Definition of flaky next

as in brittle

having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure a tender but flaky crust on the pastry

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Recent Examples of flaky From the looming white-domed oven emerge the flakiest pies, feteer, built of gauzy layers of dough, pressed with ghee and stretched, then folded one inside another around your choice of filling. —

Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026 It’s made with conditioning peptides that actively strengthen and protect lashes, while panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, keeps them soft and flexible rather than brittle or flaky. —

Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026 Get rid of textured, flaky skin with these $15 deep exfoliating gloves, then grab this hair dryer and diffuser from internet-famous brand Wavytalk for major hair volume. —

Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 To round out the flavors, try mixing in some vanilla extract and a pinch of flaky salt. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for flaky

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Over time, natural feathers can become brittle, break, or shed, which reduces their ability to attract dust.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
It’s made with conditioning peptides that actively strengthen and protect lashes, while panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, keeps them soft and flexible rather than brittle or flaky.

— Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026