Definitions
- Describing a pastry or bread that is light and crisp on the outside with many layers. - Referring to a person who is unreliable or inconsistent in their behavior or commitments. - Talking about skin that is dry and peeling due to cold weather or dehydration.
- Describing a substance that is hard and easily broken or cracked under pressure. - Referring to a person who is inflexible or unyielding in their opinions or behavior. - Talking about a dessert made with caramelized sugar and nuts that is hard and crunchy.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is hard and prone to breaking.
- 2Both words can be used to describe food or people.
- 3Both words have negative connotations when used to describe people.
What is the difference?
- 1Texture: Flaky describes something that is made up of many thin layers, while brittle describes something that is hard and easily broken.
- 2Flexibility: Flaky can also describe a person who is unreliable or inconsistent, while brittle can describe someone who is inflexible or unyielding.
- 3Usage: Flaky is more commonly used to describe food or people's behavior, while brittle is more commonly used to describe materials or substances.
- 4Connotation: Flaky has a slightly negative connotation when used to describe people, while brittle has a more strongly negative connotation.
- 5Ingredients: Flaky is often used to describe baked goods made with butter or puff pastry, while brittle is often made with sugar and nuts.
Remember this!
Flaky and brittle are both adjectives used to describe something that is hard and prone to breaking. However, flaky is used to describe something that is made up of many thin layers, such as pastry or skin, or a person who is unreliable or inconsistent. On the other hand, brittle describes something that is hard and easily broken, such as candy or a person who is inflexible or unyielding.
