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Fragile: meaning, definitions and examples

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fragile

 

[ ˈfrædʒaɪl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

handle with care

easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; delicate

Synonyms

brittle, delicate, frail

Examples of usage

  • The fragile glass ornaments should be packed carefully.
  • She has a fragile health condition and needs to be cautious.
Context #2 | Noun

personality traits

a person who is not very strong or determined

Synonyms

sensitive, vulnerable, weak

Examples of usage

  • He was considered a fragile in the face of adversity.
  • Don't underestimate her, she may seem fragile but she's resilient.

Translations

Translations of the word "fragile" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frágil

🇮🇳 नाज़ुक

🇩🇪 zerbrechlich

🇮🇩 rapuh

🇺🇦 крихкий

🇵🇱 kruchy

🇯🇵 壊れやすい (koware yasui)

🇫🇷 fragile

🇪🇸 frágil

🇹🇷 kırılgan

🇰🇷 깨지기 쉬운 (kkaejigi swiun)

🇸🇦 هش

🇨🇿 křehký

🇸🇰 krehký

🇨🇳 易碎的 (yì suì de)

🇸🇮 krhek

🇮🇸 viðkvæmur

🇰🇿 морт

🇬🇪 მყიფე

🇦🇿 kövrək

🇲🇽 frágil

Etymology

The word 'fragile' comes from the Latin word 'fragilis', meaning 'easily broken'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe things that are delicate or easily damaged.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,733 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.