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

FRAGILE definition: 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.

Jul 21, 2025 · Fragile means something that is easily damaged, broken, or affected—either physically or emotionally. It emphasizes the delicate or vulnerable nature of a person, object, or situation. It can …

frag•ile (fraj′ əl; Brit. fraj′ īl), adj. easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail: a fragile ceramic container; a very fragile alliance. vulnerably delicate, as in appearance: She has a fragile …

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 …

fragile (adjective) fragile / ˈ fræʤəl/ / ˈ fræˌʤajəl/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of FRAGILE [more fragile; most fragile] : easily broken or damaged