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

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

单词	brittleness
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 brittleness noun as in friability Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance friability crumbliness flimsiness fragility wispiness insubstantiality daintiness exquisiteness fineness diaphanousness delicacy frangibility Antonyms & Near Antonyms roughness solidity coarseness strength firmness rudeness crudeness crudity See More
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brittle

adjective

noun

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Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing brittle

Kids Definition

adjective

Choose the Right Synonym for brittle

Medical Definition

adjective

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