Brittle

noun
'brɪtəl

Adjective

  • having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped

    brittle bones

    glass is brittle

    Similar:BrickleBrickly
  • lacking warmth and generosity of spirit

    a brittle and calculating woman

  • (of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured

    Similar:Unannealed

Noun

  • caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets

    Similar:ToffeeToffy
    Type of:CandyConfect

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Similar Words

  • Toffee
  • Toffy
  • Brickle
  • Brickly
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  • Breakable
  • Unhardened
  • Untempered
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