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   frag·ile

   /ˈfrajəl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an object) easily broken or damaged: "fragile items such as glass and china" Similar breakableeasily brokenbrittlefrangiblesmashablesplinteryflimsyweakfrailinsubstantialdelicatedaintyfineeggshellOpposite robust
   • ▪ flimsy or insubstantial; easily destroyed: "you have a fragile grip on reality" Similar tenuouseasily brokeneasily destroyedeasily threatenedvulnerableperilousflimsyshakyrockyriskyunreliablesuspectnebulousunsoundinsecureinformal:iffydiceydodgyOpposite sounddurable
   • ▪ (of a person) not strong or sturdy; delicate and vulnerable: "a small, fragile old lady" Similar weakdelicatefraildebilitatedtotteryshakytremblyillunwellailingpoorlysicklyinfirmfeebleenfeebledunsoundinformal:dickyOpposite strong

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘morally weak’): from Latin fragilis, from frangere ‘to break’. The sense ‘liable to break’ dates from the mid 16th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fragilely adverb

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   The meaning of FRAGILE is easily broken or destroyed. How to use fragile in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Fragile.

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   weak or in poor health, physically or mentally: He looked rather fragile after his operation. The hospital wing provides a safer environment for medically fragile children.

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   Fragile definition: easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail. See examples of FRAGILE used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRAGILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe a situation as fragile, you mean that it is weak or uncertain, and unlikely to be able to resist strong pressure or attack. ...the fragile peace agreed this month. American English : fragile / ˈfrædʒəl /

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   Definitions of fragile. adjective. easily broken or damaged or destroyed. “ fragile porcelain plates” “ fragile old bones” synonyms: delicate, frail. breakable. capable of being broken or damaged. adjective. vulnerably delicate. “she has the fragile beauty of youth” synonyms: delicate.

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   fra·gil′i·ty (frə-jĭl′ĭ-tē), frag′ile·ness n. Synonyms: fragile, breakable, frangible, flimsy, brittle. These adjectives mean easily broken or damaged. Fragile applies to objects that are not made of strong or sturdy material and that require great care when handled: fragile porcelain plates.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfragile - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   Definition of fragile adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   fragile meaning, definition, what is fragile: easily broken or damaged: Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishfragile adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    weak and uncertain; easily destroyed or spoiled a fragile alliance/ceasefire/relationship The economy remains extremely fragile. In her job she was used to dealing with actors' fragile egos. delicate and often beautiful fragile beauty The woman's fragile face broke into a smile.

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    1. easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail. a fragile ceramic container. a very fragile alliance. 2. vulnerably delicate, as in appearance. She has a fragile beauty. 3. lacking in substance or force; flimsy.