Soil Types

adjective easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder

• The ancient manuscript was so delicate that it crumbled at the slightest touch.
• I tried to cut the crumbly cake, but it fell apart.
• The old building is so crumbly, you better watch your step.
• His arguments were so weak and crumbly, they couldn't stand up to scrutiny.

noun a dull grayish-brown color

verb to press or importune for payment

adjective dull grayish-brown in color

• The sky turned a deep dun color as the storm approached.
• I can't believe how dun the clouds look today.
• Those dun clouds are a sign that it's going to rain soon.
• Her mood was as dun as the overcast sky.