Brittle Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Brittle

Meaning 1 : lacking warmth and generosity of spirit

    Example : a brittle and calculating woman

Meaning 2 : (of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured

    Synonyms : unannealed
Meaning 3 : caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets

    Synonyms : toffee,  toffy
Meaning 4 : having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped

    Example : brittle bones,glass is brittle

    Synonyms : brickle,  brickly


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