fragile

Pluralfragiles

1. 1
   adjective

   Easily broken because it is made of thin or delicate material.

   Like a thin eggshell that cracks under a little pressure.

   These glasses are very fragile, so wrap them carefully.

   The old book had fragile pages that tore at the lightest touch.

   Similarbreakable, delicate, brittle, frail, flimsy

   Oppositesturdy, robust, durable, unbreakable

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2. 2
   adjectivefiguratively

   Easily harmed, broken apart, or brought to an end.

   Like a house of cards that falls with one small bump.

   The peace between the two groups was fragile and broke down fast.

   Their friendship felt fragile after the big argument.

   Similarshaky, precarious, tenuous, delicate, unstable

   Oppositestable, secure, solid, robust

3. 3
   adjectiveUK

   Easily upset or hurt by what other people say.

   Like a sore spot that hurts at the lightest touch.

   He's quite fragile about his work and hates any criticism.

   Don't be so fragile. She was only joking.

   Similarsensitive, touchy, thin-skinned, vulnerable, insecure

   Oppositethick-skinned, resilient, tough

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4. 4
   adjectiveUK

   Feeling weak and shaky because of being sick.

   Like a young plant that bends in the smallest wind.

   She still felt fragile after a week with the flu.

   He looked pale and fragile after his long illness.

   Similardelicate, weak, frail, shaky, poorly

   Oppositehealthy, robust, strong, well

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   An object that breaks easily.

   Like an egg you must carry with great care.

   Mark every fragile with a bright sticker before the move.

   The movers stacked the fragiles in a separate box.

   Similarbreakable

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