breakably

/ˈbreɪkəbli/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a way that is likely to break or be damaged

“This vase is breakably thin.”

2. adverb

in a way that is likely to cause something to break or be damaged

“You must handle the glass carefully, as it is breakably fragile.”

3. adjective

liable or susceptible to breaking

“The breakably thin ice threatened to collapse under the weight of the skaters.”

Synonyms

  • delicately
  • fragrantly
  • prickly

Antonyms

  • robustly
  • solidly
  • sturdily