Definition

In a way that is easily broken or damaged; lacking flexibility.

Example

The glass shattered brittlely when it hit the floor.

Conversation

Did you notice how the cookie crumbled brittlely?

Yeah, it was kind of surprising how easily it broke apart.

I guess it was just too dry, huh?

Definitely! It needed more moisture to hold together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brittlely → It is formed from "brittle" (from Old English "bryttel", meaning easily broken) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "brittlely" means in a manner that is easily broken or fragile.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'easily broken' ('brittle') and how it behaves 'in a manner of' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'brittlely' describes a fragile way of being.

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