• word of the day

    brittle

    brittle - Dictionary definition and meaning for word brittle

    Definition
    (noun) caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets
    Synonyms : toffee , toffy
    Definition
    (adj) having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped
    Synonyms : brickle , brickly
    Example Sentence
    • brittle bones
    • glass is brittle
    • `brickle' and `brickly' are dialectal
    Definition
    (adj) lacking warmth and generosity of spirit
    Example Sentence
    • a brittle and calculating woman
    Definition
    (adj) (of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured
    Synonyms : unannealed
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for brittle

Powered by Mnemonic Dictionary

brittle --- brick like which is hard if we touch it but it can be easily broken............

brick like little strength

brick is hard, but since it is little so can be easily broken

brittle: brick + little -- little as it is, but it is hard and easily broken.

brittle: brick + little --- Little as it is, but it is hard and easily broken.


Word used in video below:
text: deceptive container of peanut brittle
Download our Mobile App Today
Receive our word of the day
on Whatsapp