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brittlely en · ADV

Pronunciation

• /ˈbɹɪt.l̩.(l)i/

Etymology

From brittle + -ly.

Meanings

1. In a brittle way, shattering easily under stress.
   • He was flung full-length against ice that cracked brittlely under his impact. 1930, Alice Alison Lide, Margaret Alison Johansen, chapter IX, in Ood-le-uk the Wanderer, page 134:
2. In a manner that is emotionally fragile, or easily offended.
   • ‘Don’t get upset. They’ll start asking questions and I know you hate people being in your business.’ Ola laughed brittlely as she blew her nose. 2023, Yomi Adegoke, The List, 4th Estate, page 92:

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