fragile
IPA: frˈædʒʌɫ
noun
- Something that is fragile.
adjective
- Easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure.
- (UK) Feeling weak or easily disturbed as a result of illness.
- (UK) Thin-skinned or oversensitive.
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Examples of "fragile" in Sentences
- Her bones are weak and fragile.
- The chinaware was very fragile.
- He is fragile yet unpredictable.
- Life is happenstance and fragile.
- He's a sensitive and fragile guy.
- The pieces of the glass are fragile.
- The face of the skin is very fragile.
- The shell is thin, globose and fragile.
- But the solidarity of the group proves fragile.