Brickle and Pliant

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Brickle adjective - Having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure.

Usage example: that stuff's so brickle that it breaks into pieces as soon as you touch it

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Pliant is an antonym for brickle.

Pliant adjective - Able to bend easily without breaking.

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Brickle is an antonym for pliant.

Nearby Words: pliable, pliancy

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