BrittleWordNet Explorer

Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “brittle” powered by Princeton WordNet.

adjective

having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped

Words in this synset: brickle, brickly
adjective

capable of being broken or damaged

adjective

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

Words in this synset: unannealed
adjective

not brought to a proper consistency or hardness

adjective

lacking in sympathy or feeling

noun

caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets

Words in this synset: toffee, toffy
noun

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

noun

brittle containing peanuts

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