easy
The fragile cup needed careful handling.
What does Fragile mean?
easy to break or damage
Dictionary definition
Easily broken, damaged, or hurt.
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A fragile branch snapped in the wind.
hard
Fragile objects should be packed with padding.
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Sturdy is the opposite because it contrasts with fragile, which means easy to break or damage.
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fraj · ul · strongest beat: fraj
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WordFragile.
Partadjective.
MeaningFragile means easy to break or damage.
ExampleExample: The fragile cup needed careful handling.
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- fraj · ul
- Strongest beat
- fraj
- Ending
- ul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fraj.
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