fra
gile
Comparative
more fragile
Superlative
most fragile
1
easily damaged or broken
- The butterfly's wings were fragile, thin and translucent in the sunlight.
- She wrapped the fragile ornaments in bubble wrap before placing them in the box.
- The fragile glass vase shattered when it fell to the ground.
- Handle the fragile porcelain dishes with care to avoid chipping.
- The fragile peace agreement was at risk of collapsing under political pressure.
2
easily becoming ill due to being in a weakened physical state
- The elderly, with their often fragile health, are advised to get the flu vaccine each year to avoid complications.
- Children with certain congenital conditions can be more fragile and prone to infections.
- After months of chemotherapy, his immune system was fragile, making him susceptible to even minor illnesses.
3
not having substance, strength, or significance
- Their argument was fragile and easily refuted.
- The company's financial position was fragile.
- He built a fragile case for his theory.
- The alliance was fragile and could break under pressure.
- The politician's promises proved fragile in practice.