Fragile Meaning, Synonyms and Sentences

Simple meaning

What does Fragile mean?

Fragile means easy to break or hurt.

Dictionary definition

Easily broken, damaged, or hurt; needing careful handling.

Example sentences

Fragile in a sentence

easy

The glass ornament is fragile.

medium

After a hard day, feelings can be fragile.

hard

Fragile evidence should be handled carefully in science labs.

Synonyms

Words like Fragile

delicateUse for something easily damaged.

breakableUse when an object can crack or shatter easily.

Antonyms

Opposite words

strongUse when something resists damage.

durableUse when something lasts and does not break easily.

Word family

Fragile word family

Base word

fragile

noun

fragility

The quality of being fragile.

Related words

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