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brittle

[ˈbrɪt(ə)l]

brittle Definition

  • 1hard but liable to break or shatter easily
  • 2having a sharp, clear, and often metallic sound

Using brittle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "brittle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The brittle glass shattered into a million pieces.

  • Example

    The branches were brittle after the long winter.

  • Example

    The old book's pages were yellowed and brittle.

brittle Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for brittle

Phrases with brittle

  • a forced or insincere smile that is easily broken

    Example

    She gave him a brittle smile before turning away.

  • a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily

    Example

    He was diagnosed with brittle bone disease at a young age.

  • a type of marine invertebrate with long, slender arms that break off easily as a defense mechanism

    Example

    The brittle star is able to regenerate its arms if they are broken off.

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Summary: brittle in Brief

The term 'brittle' [ˈbrɪt(ə)l] describes something that is hard but easily breakable, such as glass or branches. It can also refer to a sharp, clear, and often metallic sound. Examples include 'The brittle glass shattered into a million pieces.' and 'The old book's pages were yellowed and brittle.' 'Brittle' extends into phrases like 'brittle smile,' denoting a forced or insincere smile that is easily broken, and 'brittle bone disease,' a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily.