fragile, frangible, brittle, crisp, friable mean breaking easily. fragile implies extreme delicacy of material or construction and need for careful handling.

FRAGILE meaning: 1. A fragile object is easily damaged or broken: 2. easily destroyed, ended, or made to fail: 3…. Learn more.

FRAGILE definition: easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail. See examples of fragile used in a sentence.

Definition of fragile adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you describe a situation as fragile, you mean that it is weak or uncertain, and unlikely to be able to resist strong pressure or attack.

1. Easily broken, damaged, or destroyed. 2. Lacking physical or emotional strength; delicate: a fragile personality. 3. Lacking substance; tenuous or flimsy: a fragile claim to fame.

Nov 1, 2025 · fragile (comparative fragiler or more fragile, superlative fragilest or most fragile) Easily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material. She caught the fragile vase before it could shatter on the …

1. Easily broken, damaged, or destroyed. 2. Lacking physical or emotional strength; delicate: a fragile personality. 3. Lacking substance; tenuous or flimsy: a fragile claim to fame.

Her health has always been very fragile. He is in an emotionally fragile state. The two countries have formed a fragile coalition.

You can use "fragile" to describe something easily broken or damaged, such as "The antique vase is extremely fragile", or to describe something delicate or unstable, such as "The peace agreement is …