Crumbled: meaning, definitions and examples

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crumbled

 

[ ˈkrʌmbəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in baking

To break or crush into small fragments or pieces. When used in baking, it refers to the action of breaking down a mixture into small pieces, typically with the hands.

Synonyms

break, crush, pulverize

Examples of usage

  • The recipe calls for you to crumble the cookies into the batter.
  • She crumbled the bread into tiny crumbs for the topping.
Context #2 | Verb

emotionally

To fall apart or disintegrate emotionally, mentally, or physically. It can refer to a person losing control or composure.

Synonyms

break down, disintegrate, fall apart

Examples of usage

  • After the breakup, she felt like her world was crumbling around her.
  • The stress of the situation caused him to crumble under pressure.

Translations

Translations of the word "crumbled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esfarelado

🇮🇳 टूटी हुई

🇩🇪 zerbröselt

🇮🇩 remuk

🇺🇦 розкришений

🇵🇱 pokruszony

🇯🇵 砕けた (くだけた)

🇫🇷 émietté

🇪🇸 desmoronado

🇹🇷 dağılmış

🇰🇷 부서진

🇸🇦 مفتت

🇨🇿 drcený

🇸🇰 rozdrvený

🇨🇳 碎裂的 (suìliè de)

🇸🇮 zdrobljen

🇮🇸 myljaður

🇰🇿 ұсақталған

🇬🇪 დაქუცმაცებული

🇦🇿 parçalanmış

🇲🇽 desmoronado

Etymology

The word 'crumbled' originated from Middle English 'crombelen', which in turn came from Old English 'crymblan'. The sense of 'break or crush into small fragments' dates back to the 14th century. Over time, the word evolved to also include the emotional connotation of falling apart or disintegrating. The usage of 'crumbled' in baking became popular in the culinary world for recipes that required breaking down ingredients into smaller pieces. Today, 'crumbled' is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

See also: crumb, crumbly, crumbs.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,828, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.