eggshell

adjective

Definition of eggshellnext
1
as in friable

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2
as in glossy

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Recent Examples of eggshell The eggshell blue exterior of this historic property on the National Register of Historic Places coos to you a block off Duval Street. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 His thoughts are contained within four eggshell-white walls, the only connection to the outside world a window above his desk. — Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggshell
  1. friable
  2. glossy
  3. brittle
  4. brushed
  5. breakable
  6. satin
  7. fragile
  8. semigloss
Adjective
  • The soil is peat dark, friable, and gravid with potatoes, onions, sugar beet, lettuce, maize, and wheat that moves in dry, whispering sheets.
    — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • The second bottle, with confetti-ish contents, was equally useless—whatever had been inside had broken down into a friable mess.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of friable
Adjective
  • Her long, glossy hair was swept dramatically over to one side, with lots of lift at the roots and big, soft waves cascading down to her ribs.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The salon is painted Benjamin Moore’s moody Tamarind, with a glossy coat on the ceiling, a perfect contrast to the ochre mohair upholstery of a pair of 1960s Olivier Mourgue Montreal chairs.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of glossy
Adjective
  • Extending the plant’s life through 2045 means 15 more years of nuclear waste and seismic risk as the 1980s-era plant gets older and more brittle.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • After roughly 30 years, animal pelts can lose moisture and become brittle, meaning a coat that looks perfectly fine on the rack may begin to tear at stress points or shed once worn regularly.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of brittle
Adjective
  • The three-piece set includes a quilt and two pillowcases made from a premium blend of brushed microfiber, which results in a silky-smooth, lightweight texture that provides warmth, comfort, and breathability when temperatures start to rise.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Spanx AirEssentials Brushed Full-Zip Jacket Not to be missed, this zip-up jacket — complete with an ultra-soft brushed interior and stately mock neckline — offers a more sophisticated take on travel day dressing.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of brushed
Adjective
  • Water in hot springs can cause severe or fatal burns, and scalding water underlies most of the thin, breakable crust around hot springs.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 21 July 2026
  • If public-key cryptography becomes breakable, attackers can impersonate services, weaken the handshakes that set up secure sessions and forge signatures that make malicious code look legitimate.
    — Kumar Mehta, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of breakable
Adjective
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
Definition of satin
Adjective
  • The latter can be ceramic (which is unfortunately fragile), steel (usually with a protective chrome finish) or wood.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Construction accidents are common in India, where rapid infrastructure growth often collides with fragile geology, construction lapses, extreme weather and safety standards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragile
Adjective
  • Opt for semigloss paint for a more forgiving front door finish to hide flaws.
    — Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Finish by painting the woodwork and trim with a gloss or semigloss paint.
    — Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
Definition of semigloss

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