Brittle and Willowy

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

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Willowy is an antonym for brittle.

Willowy adjective - Able to bend easily without breaking.

Usage example: the rattan's stems are split into willowy staves that are woven together to produce exquisite baskets

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Brittle is an antonym for willowy.

Nearby Word: willow

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Willowy and Brittle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/brittle/willowy

Brittle & Willowy. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/brittle/willowy>.

Willowy or Brittle. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/brittle/willowy.

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