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    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

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

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brick like little strength

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

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

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

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text: deceptive container of peanut brittle
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