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brittlely


Meanings
  • meaning 1: referring to something that is fragile and likely to break easily.

    - "The old bridge was brittlely and needed replacement."
    - "She dropped the vase brittlely and was devastated by the loss."

Rhymes
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brittlely , hastily , pastally , spastically
Homophones
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  1. brittlely () : referring to something that is fragile and likely to break easily.


Variants
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brittle , brittlely , brittleness , brittlenesses , brittler , brittlest
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Etymology
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The word 'brittlely' is an adverb that is derived from the adjective 'brittle'. It is formed by adding the adverb suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'brittle'. The meaning of the adverb 'brittlely' is to describe something that is performed or executed in a fragile and likely to break easily manner.


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  1. Fragility:

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In literature and art, 'brittlely' can refer to a fragile or delicate quality that is often associated with aging or decay. For example, in the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, the character Heathcliff is described as being 'brittlely' alive, meaning that he is living a fragile and tenuous existence. In music, the term 'brittlely' can refer to a recording or performance that has a fragile or delicate quality, often due to the use of old or obsolete recording equipment or techniques.

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