The brittlenesses of the old ceramics became apparent after years of exposure to temperature changes.

She smiled brittlely as she handed him the letter.

At the holiday market, we sampled several brittles, each crackling satisfyingly as we bit into its caramel-and-nut layers.

Sunlight brittles the varnish on the antique table until it flakes away.

The old paint brittled and began to flake off the wall.

The ancient sealant was brittling under the heat, causing cracks to spread.

Brittles were stacked in glass jars by the counter, tempting everyone who walked in.

Ms. Brittle accepted the biography prize on behalf of her late grandfather.

Her brittle rules left no room for exceptions, frustrating the entire team.

She offered me a piece of brittle from the holiday platter, and its sweet crunch reminded me of my grandmother's kitchen.