Crusty (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Brusque and surly and forbidding; "crusty remarks"; "a crusty old man"; "his curmudgeonly temper"; "gruff manner"; "a gruff reply".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The old sailor had a crusty demeanor that intimidated the young recruits.
- His crusty exterior hid a heart of gold, but few people got to see it.
- The crusty old professor was notorious for his scathing critiques of student papers.
- After a few years of working on the streets, the cop had developed a crusty exterior that was hard to penetrate.
- The politician's crusty remarks about his opponents sparked a heated debate.
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Meaning 2
Having a hardened crust as a covering.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The crusty bread was perfect for dipping in the soup.
- She carefully sliced through the crusty exterior of the apple pie to reveal the tender filling.
- The artisan carefully shaped the crusty edges of the pottery vase.
- The cheese had developed a crusty rind that added to its rich flavor.
- The old tree's crusty bark protected it from the harsh winter weather.