friable (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈfɹaɪəbl̩/
Definition
friable means easily broken into small fragments, crumbled, or reduced to powder. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The writer described the response as friable.
A friable tone can change the mood of a conversation.
The situation became friable after the announcement.
How to Use friable
- friable + noun (collocation)
- Use friable before a noun to describe that quality. — "The writer described a friable reaction."
- become friable (collocation)
- Use after become, seem, or be for a state or quality. — "The discussion became friable near the end."
Synonyms of friable
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