Crumbly and Pliable

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

Usage example: a crumbly shortbread cookie

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Pliable is an antonym for crumbly in brittle topic.

Nearby Words: crumble, crumbling, crumb, crumbled, crumby

Pliable adjective - Able to bend easily without breaking.

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Crumbly is an antonym for pliable.

Nearby Words: pliant, pliability, pliably

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