brittle (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈbrɪtəl/
Definition
Easily broken or shattered; fragile.
Examples
The ancient glass was so brittle that it crumbled when touched.
Her bones became brittle with age.
The dry twigs were brittle and snapped underfoot.
How to Use brittle
- brittle with age (prepositional phrase)
- Describes something that has become fragile due to being old. — "The antique paper was brittle with age and yellowed."
- brittle to touch (prepositional phrase)
- Describes the physical sensation of touching something fragile. — "The dried paint was brittle to the touch."
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