Frangible and Tough

Opposite meaning words

Frangible adjective - Easily broken.

Usage example: frangible china teacups that were totally inappropriate for a child's birthday party

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Tough is an antonym for frangible.

Tough adjective - Not easily chewed.

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Frangible is an antonym for tough.

Nearby Words: toughness, toughen, toughening, tougher, toughed

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