adjective
fragile
FRAJ-uhl/ˈfrædʒl/
Easily broken, damaged, or disrupted.
The fragile ornament rests in protective tissue.
Etymology
The pieces convey being easily broken. That physical vulnerability also describes people or things that can readily be damaged, weakened, or harmed.
In context
particularly in objects that appear fragile, easily torn, broken.
More examples
- Their agreement remained fragile.
- She handled the fragile vase carefully.
- The patient's health was still fragile.
Forms
fragile
fragility noun — the quality of being easily damaged