fragile (Meaning)

Wordnet

fragile (s)

easily broken or damaged or destroyed

vulnerably delicate

lacking substance or significance

Webster

fragile (a.)

Easily broken; brittle; frail; delicate; easily destroyed.

fragile Sentence Examples

  1. The antique vase was fragile and easily shattered by a careless touch.
  2. Her heart was fragile after the breakup, leaving her vulnerable to further pain.
  3. Newborn babies are incredibly fragile and require gentle handling.
  4. The petals of the orchid were so fragile that they would wilt with the slightest breeze.
  5. The glass figurine had a fragile beauty that made it a joy to behold.
  6. Her dreams were as fragile as glass, easily shattered by harsh words or cruel actions.
  7. The ecosystem of the reef was fragile, threatened by pollution and overfishing.
  8. The ancient manuscript was fragile and must be handled with extreme care.
  9. The trust between them was fragile, built upon the foundation of open communication and honesty.
  10. The ceasefire was a fragile compromise, constantly threatened by the threat of renewed violence.

FAQs About the word fragile

easily broken or damaged or destroyed, vulnerably delicate, lacking substance or significanceEasily broken; brittle; frail; delicate; easily destroyed.

brittle, frail,delicate, breakable, weak,frangible, tenuous, feeble, fine, soft

strong, compact, tough, strong, solid, hard, sturdy, unbreakable, compact, unbreakable

The antique vase was fragile and easily shattered by a careless touch.

Her heart was fragile after the breakup, leaving her vulnerable to further pain.

Newborn babies are incredibly fragile and require gentle handling.

The petals of the orchid were so fragile that they would wilt with the slightest breeze.