brittle

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adjective

brit·tle ˈbri-tᵊl How to pronounce brittle (audio)

brittler ˈbrit-lər How to pronounce brittle (audio)

ˈbri-tᵊl-ər

; brittlest ˈbrit-ləst How to pronounce brittle (audio)

ˈbri-tᵊl-əst

: easily broken, cracked, or snapped

brittle clay

brittle glass

: easily disrupted, overthrown, or damaged : frail

a brittle friendship

: perishable, mortal

: transitory, evanescent

: easily hurt or offended : sensitive

a brittle personality

: sharp

the brittle staccato of snare drums

: lacking warmth, depth, or generosity of spirit : cold

a brittle selfish person

medical : affected with or being a form of type 1 diabetes characterized by large and unpredictable fluctuations in blood glucose level

brittlely

ˈbri-tᵊl-(l)ē How to pronounce brittle (audio)

adverb

brittleness

ˈbri-tᵊl-nəs How to pronounce brittle (audio)

noun

brittle

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noun

: a candy made with caramelized sugar and nuts spread in thin sheets

peanut brittle

Example Sentences

Adjective a brittle cracker that turned into crumbs in my pocket a brittle apology that was anything but heartfelt

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Last week, a team from the World Food Program visited Tana River County in eastern Kenya, its convoy kicking up clouds of brown dust that coated the brittle roadside brush.

Michael M. Phillips, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Since mattes usually form when hair is dry and brittle, this rich and creamy formula instantly helps mattes by drenching the hair with hydration and natural botanicals to soften it.

Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 This clarifying cleanser that's rich in Jamaican black castor oil, shea butter, peppermint, and apple cider vinegar helps transform dry and brittle hair into luscious locks instantly.

Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 6 June 2022 Dead wood is dry and brittle and its bark may be darker in color than live wood.

chicagotribune.com, 17 Apr. 2022 Drying alcohols are also an ingredient to avoid because there can cause hair to become dry and brittle.

ELLE, 15 Apr. 2022 The manzanita and chaparral are dry and brittle and the Santa Ana winds have begun to blow.

Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2022 The result: healthy and fluttery lashes — rather than dry and brittle ones that are obviously doused in mascara.

Talia Gutierrez, Allure, 1 Mar. 2022 The hair becomes dry and brittle, leading to breakage.

Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 21 Jan. 2022

Noun

And the strawberry jam is a bright visual complement to the black brittle that is also a sweet, fresh addition to the vanilla soft serve.

oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2022 Aromas of mandarins, some honeydew melon, cherries and slight mint brittle.

Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 July 2022 Pair with mint brittle or even lamb chops with mint sauce.

Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 Craft Beer Collection includes 12 caramels and 8 ounces of brittle for $32.

Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022 Aromas of mint brittle, cherries, tobacco and wet ferns.

Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 For that brittle, glassy sugar topping, a mini blowtorch is your friend—and a worthy investment.

Ashley Dunne, Sunset Magazine, 28 Apr. 2022 The cola brittle is a play on the African American tradition of dropping a handful of peanuts into fizzy bottles of Coca Cola.

Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2022 This bar of ruby cacao swirls in cocoa nibs from regular chocolate that have been made into a sweet brittle.

Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine, 21 Jan. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

brittle

adjective

brit·tle ˈbri-tᵊl How to pronounce brittle (audio)

brittler; brittlest

: hard but easily broken

brittle glass

brittle

adjective

as in crisp

having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure a brittle cracker that turned into crumbs in my pocket

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

crisp
crumbly
fragile
friable
short
flaky
crisped
crispy
brickle
flakey
embrittled
crunchy
delicate
crusty
breakable
crackly
crispened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

pliable
resilient
elastic
flexible
tough
strong
pliant
sturdy

as in icy

lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling a brittle apology that was anything but heartfelt

Synonyms & Similar Words

icy
cold
frigid
chilly
cool
clammy
frozen
chill
frosty
arctic
gelid
reserved
detached
unfriendly
unsympathetic
glacial
wintry
hard-eyed
antiseptic
coldish
wintery
pitiless
uncaring
unresponsive
unfeeling
cold-eyed
heartless
uncordial
unemotional
undemonstrative
soulless
hard-hearted
unenthusiastic
aloof
coldhearted
apathetic
bloodless
indifferent
uninterested
impersonal
kindless
antisocial
unsociable
standoffish
dispassionate
cold-blooded
offish
unsocial

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

warm
kind
cordial
friendly
sympathetic
hearty
genial
happy
expressive
emotional
compassionate
demonstrative
warm-blooded
warmhearted
kindhearted
enthusiastic
eager
passionate

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of brittle are crisp, fragile, frangible, and friable. While all these words mean "breaking easily," brittle implies hardness together with lack of elasticity or flexibility or toughness.

brittle bones

The synonyms crisp and brittle are sometimes interchangeable, but crisp implies a firmness and brittleness desirable especially in some foods.

crisp lettuce

The meanings of fragile and brittle largely overlap; however, fragile implies extreme delicacy of material or construction and need for careful handling.

a fragile antique chair

While the synonyms frangible and brittle are close in meaning, frangible implies susceptibility to being broken without implying weakness or delicacy.

frangible stone used for paving

In some situations, the words friable and brittle are roughly equivalent. However, friable applies to substances that are easily crumbled or pulverized.

friable soil

单词	brittle
释义	brittle 1 of 2 adjective brit·tle ˈbri-tᵊl brittler ˈbrit-lər ˈbri-tᵊl-ər ; brittlest ˈbrit-ləst ˈbri-tᵊl-əst 1 a : easily broken, cracked, or snapped brittle clay brittle glass b : easily disrupted, overthrown, or damaged : frail a brittle friendship 2 a : perishable, mortal b : transitory, evanescent 3 : easily hurt or offended : sensitive a brittle personality 4 : sharp the brittle staccato of snare drums 5 : lacking warmth, depth, or generosity of spirit : cold a brittle selfish person 6 medical : affected with or being a form of type 1 diabetes characterized by large and unpredictable fluctuations in blood glucose level brittlely ˈbri-tᵊl-(l)ē adverb brittleness ˈbri-tᵊl-nəs noun brittle 2 of 2 noun : a candy made with caramelized sugar and nuts spread in thin sheets peanut brittle Synonyms Adjective brickle [dialect] crisp crispy crumbly embrittled flaky flakey friable short See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective a brittle cracker that turned into crumbs in my pocket a brittle apology that was anything but heartfelt Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Last week, a team from the World Food Program visited Tana River County in eastern Kenya, its convoy kicking up clouds of brown dust that coated the brittle roadside brush. Michael M. Phillips, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Since mattes usually form when hair is dry and brittle, this rich and creamy formula instantly helps mattes by drenching the hair with hydration and natural botanicals to soften it. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 This clarifying cleanser that's rich in Jamaican black castor oil, shea butter, peppermint, and apple cider vinegar helps transform dry and brittle hair into luscious locks instantly. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 6 June 2022 Dead wood is dry and brittle and its bark may be darker in color than live wood. chicagotribune.com, 17 Apr. 2022 Drying alcohols are also an ingredient to avoid because there can cause hair to become dry and brittle. ELLE, 15 Apr. 2022 The manzanita and chaparral are dry and brittle and the Santa Ana winds have begun to blow. Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2022 The result: healthy and fluttery lashes — rather than dry and brittle ones that are obviously doused in mascara. Talia Gutierrez, Allure, 1 Mar. 2022 The hair becomes dry and brittle, leading to breakage. Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 21 Jan. 2022 Noun And the strawberry jam is a bright visual complement to the black brittle that is also a sweet, fresh addition to the vanilla soft serve. oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2022 Aromas of mandarins, some honeydew melon, cherries and slight mint brittle. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 July 2022 Pair with mint brittle or even lamb chops with mint sauce. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 Craft Beer Collection includes 12 caramels and 8 ounces of brittle for $32. Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022 Aromas of mint brittle, cherries, tobacco and wet ferns. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 For that brittle, glassy sugar topping, a mini blowtorch is your friend—and a worthy investment. Ashley Dunne, Sunset Magazine, 28 Apr. 2022 The cola brittle is a play on the African American tradition of dropping a handful of peanuts into fizzy bottles of Coca Cola. Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2022 This bar of ruby cacao swirls in cocoa nibs from regular chocolate that have been made into a sweet brittle. Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine, 21 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Noun Middle English britil; akin to Old English brēotan to break, Old Norse brjōta First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 1892, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing brittle brittle bone disease brittle star brittle bones brittle bone disease brittle star brittle bones Kids Definition brittle adjective brit·tle ˈbri-tᵊl brittler; brittlest : hard but easily broken brittle glass Choose the Right Synonym for brittle brittle, crisp, and fragile mean easily broken. brittle is used of something that is hard and dry. Brittle twigs snapped under our feet. crisp is used of something hard and dry but also fresh. These crackers are no longer crisp. fragile is used of anything so delicate that it may be broken easily. He held a piece of fragile china. Medical Definition brittle adjective brit·tle ˈbrit-ᵊl : affected with or being a form of type 1 diabetes characterized by large and unpredictable fluctuations in blood glucose level brittle diabetes a brittle diabetic brittle adjective 1 as in crisp having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure a brittle cracker that turned into crumbs in my pocket Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance crisp crumbly fragile friable short flaky crisped crispy brickle flakey embrittled crunchy delicate crusty breakable crackly crispened Antonyms & Near Antonyms pliable resilient elastic flexible tough strong pliant sturdy See More 2 as in icy lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling a brittle apology that was anything but heartfelt Synonyms & Similar Words icy cold frigid chilly cool clammy frozen chill frosty arctic gelid reserved detached unfriendly unsympathetic glacial wintry hard-eyed antiseptic coldish wintery pitiless uncaring unresponsive unfeeling cold-eyed heartless uncordial unemotional undemonstrative soulless hard-hearted unenthusiastic aloof coldhearted apathetic bloodless indifferent uninterested impersonal kindless antisocial unsociable standoffish dispassionate cold-blooded offish unsocial Antonyms & Near Antonyms warm kind cordial friendly sympathetic hearty genial happy expressive emotional compassionate demonstrative warm-blooded warmhearted kindhearted enthusiastic eager passionate See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of brittle are crisp, fragile, frangible, and friable. While all these words mean "breaking easily," brittle implies hardness together with lack of elasticity or flexibility or toughness. brittle bones The synonyms crisp and brittle are sometimes interchangeable, but crisp implies a firmness and brittleness desirable especially in some foods. crisp lettuce The meanings of fragile and brittle largely overlap; however, fragile implies extreme delicacy of material or construction and need for careful handling. a fragile antique chair While the synonyms frangible and brittle are close in meaning, frangible implies susceptibility to being broken without implying weakness or delicacy. frangible stone used for paving In some situations, the words friable and brittle are roughly equivalent. However, friable applies to substances that are easily crumbled or pulverized. friable soil
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brittle

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