flaky
adjective
of or like flakes.
flakier
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comparativeof flaky.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Biscuit dough felt too stodgy; puff pastry and its flakier cousins had the right spirit, but they collapsed under pressure.
From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2025
Scones spread less, pie crust is flakier and cookies are better in countless ways.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
To start, the shell is made from roti canai, a Malaysian flatbread that’s denser and flakier than a traditional tortilla.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 27, 2017
Dana is the flakier sister, and also the more responsible one.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2017
The less liquid used to accomplish this condition, the flakier will be the crust when it is baked.
From Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 4: Salads and Sandwiches; Cold and Frozen Desserts; Cakes, Cookies and Puddings; Pastries and Pies by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
