brittlely

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From brittle +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɹɪt.l̩.(l)i/

Adverb

brittlely (comparative more brittlely, superlative most brittlely)

  1. In a brittle way.
    • 2023, Yomi Adegoke, The List, 4th Estate, page 92:
      ‘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.
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