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brittle

UK
/ˈbrɪt.əl/
US
/ˈbrɪtəl/

Translations

brittleadjective
brittler
Comp.
brittlest
Super.
UK
/ˈbrɪt.əl/
US
/ˈbrɪtəl/
The brittle glass shattered into pieces.
Хрупкое стекло разбилось на куски.
The brittle branches snapped under the weight of the snow.
Ломкие ветки сломались под тяжестью снега.
Additional translations
непрочный
сухой
хрупковатый
Synonyms
fragile
breakable
delicate
shatterable
inflexible
crispy
Antonyms
flexible
elastic
durable
brittlenoun
brittles
pl
UK
/ˈbrɪt.əl/
US
/ˈbrɪt̬.əl/
Peanut brittle is a popular candy during the holidays.
Арахисовый бриттл - популярная сладость во время праздников.
Additional translations
ломкость
хрупкость (в контексте материала)
Synonyms
peanut brittle
cracknel
toffee
hard candy
candy brittle
nut brittle
sugar brittle

Definitions

brittleadjective
Easily broken, cracked, or snapped; fragile.
The brittle glass shattered into pieces when it hit the floor.
Lacking warmth, sensitivity, or compassion; cold or harsh.
Her brittle demeanor made it difficult for others to approach her.
Sharp or tense in tone or manner.
His brittle response indicated that he was not in the mood for jokes.
brittlenoun
A type of candy made from sugar and nuts, typically hard and crunchy.
She made a delicious peanut brittle for the holiday party.
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