FRIABILITY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

friability

noun

Definition of friability

as in brittleness

Related Words

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brittleness
crumbliness
flimsiness
insubstantiality
fragility
fineness
wispiness
daintiness
exquisiteness
diaphanousness
delicacy
frangibility

Dissimilar Words

roughness
coarseness
firmness
solidity
rudeness
strength
crudeness
crudity

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brittleness

Noun

Oftentimes, faulty wash settings are to blame for this brittleness.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 26 Oct. 2026
Inspect the door gasket for cracks, tears, or brittleness that can weaken the seal and let heat escape.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of brittleness

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