CRANKISH Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

crankish

adjective

Definition of crankish

as in eccentric

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Experience an ‘Arctic Mist,’ ‘Atlantic,’ or ‘Caribbean Storm’, in their eccentric Experiential Showers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Headlining the show is the eccentric sheriff Kalmann, who uses unique instincts to solve murders.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of eccentric

Adjective

While connectivity with the desktop AnalogLab seems rock-solid, the mobile AstroLab Connect app seems as flaky as ever.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
The plush, balm-meets-mask formula coats lips in a comforting layer that keeps moisture from escaping overnight, with hyaluronic acid, minerals, and antioxidant-rich Berry Mix Complex helping soften dry, flaky skin.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of flaky

Adjective

Einstein is an hour-long quirky procedural, which is familiar ground for CBS.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Perhaps if it had been marketed as a quirky arthouse film, critical expectations might have been tempered and the naysayers’ assessments a bit less savage.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of quirky

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The researchers focused on volatile elements such as sodium, zinc and potassium, which evaporate easily at high temperatures.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Gonzales pointed to the volatile state budget’s dependence on tax revenue from wealthy Californians, some of whom have proactively moved out of the state because of the proposal.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of volatile

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Unlike more overtly depressive takes on this role, Bos’ Hamlet is impetuous and sardonic, often bounding up three stairs in a single step and unspooling his words, words, words as if his mouth can’t keep up with his restless mind.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Aegon, dragged out of King’s Landing by spymaster Lord Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) in an effort to save him from the fratricidal Aemond, gets an up-close look at the petty tyrants who have sprouted up in the countryside thanks to his impetuous rule.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026

Definition of impetuous

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The mercurial aspect of the ego wants so much to be validated, respected and understood for a pursuit.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
But recovering that value also requires the expertise and capacity to manage a highly mercurial flow of merchandise.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of mercurial

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cranking (up)

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crank out

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