frag·ile
frag·ile/ˈfrajəl/
adjective
(of an object) easily broken or damaged.
"fragile items such as glass and china"
synonyms: breakable, easily broken, brittle, frangible, smashable, splintery, flimsy, weak, frail, insubstantial, delicate, dainty, fine, eggshell
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4 days ago · fragile, frangible, brittle, crisp, friable mean breaking easily. fragile implies extreme delicacy of material or construction and need for ...
3 days ago · easily harmed, damaged, or broken: The fragile economy is under the pressure of floods at home and rising oil prices abroad.
adjective easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail: a fragile ceramic container; a very fragile alliance.
fragile Add to list Share · adjective. easily broken or damaged or destroyed. “fragile porcelain plates”. “fragile old bones” · adjective. vulnerably delicate.
1. easily broken, damaged, or destroyed 2. physically weak; frail; delicate 3. tenuous; flimsy a fragile hope
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective fragile, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...
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FRAGILE meaning: easily broken or damaged very delicate not strong.
1. easily led into evil; frail humanity. 2. easily broken or destroyed : fragile; frail, open-cockpit; biplanes.
weak and uncertain; easily destroyed or spoiled a fragile alliance/ceasefire/relationship The economy remains extremely fragile. In her job she was used to ...
Sep 4, 2024 · easily broken, damaged, or destroyed: a fragile china cup, a fragile economy. fragile adjective (PERSON) physically or emotionally weak: a fragile little girl.