BRICKLE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

brickle

adjective

ˈbri-kəl

Definition of brickle

dialect

as in brittle

having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure that stuff's so brickle that it breaks into pieces as soon as you touch it

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That converts execution from brittle screen-scraping into a clean engineering problem.

— Oleg Nesterov, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Ever Pure Thickening Sulfate-Free Shampoo is for everyone, but especially for those who would describe their hair as thin, brittle, weak, prone to breakage, and slow to grow.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

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Located in Golden Square Mile, the minimalist, three-level home features crisp white walls, light wood floors, and striking gray terrazzo surfaces.

— Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
The look is crisp, angular, and metallic, with lots of straight lines and slender silhouettes, and sits in pleasing contrast alongside luscious velvet and scratchy linen, rough stone, warm terracotta, or grainy timber.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

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