Fragilely: meaning, definitions and examples

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fragilely

 

[ ˈfrædʒəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

handle carefully

In a delicate or easily broken manner.

Synonyms

carefully, delicately, gently

Examples of usage

  • He walked fragilely across the icy sidewalk.
  • She fragilely picked up the antique vase.
  • The elderly woman fragilely held onto the railing as she descended the stairs.

Translations

Translations of the word "fragilely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fragilmente

🇮🇳 नाजुकता से

🇩🇪 zerbrechlich

🇮🇩 rapuh

🇺🇦 тендітно

🇵🇱 krucho

🇯🇵 壊れやすく

🇫🇷 fragilement

🇪🇸 frágilmente

🇹🇷 kırılgan bir şekilde

🇰🇷 깨지기 쉽게

🇸🇦 بشكل هش

🇨🇿 křehce

🇸🇰 krehko

🇨🇳 脆弱地

🇸🇮 krhko

🇮🇸 brothætt

🇰🇿 сынғыш

🇬🇪 მტვრევადად

🇦🇿 kövrək şəkildə

🇲🇽 frágilmente

Word origin

The adverb 'fragilely' is derived from the adjective 'fragile,' which comes from the Latin word 'fragilis,' meaning 'easily broken' or 'fragile.' The concept of fragility has been associated with delicate objects or situations that require careful handling throughout history. The adverb 'fragilely' emphasizes the manner in which an action is performed delicately or with caution.

See also: fragility.