fragile

🇺🇸 /ˈfrædʒl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈfrædʒaɪl/
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Tags TOP10000Oxford5000CEFR-C2
adjective
C1

easily broken or damaged

This glass is fragile, so handle it carefully.

C1

weak and easy to harm

The fragile peace agreement could break at any time.

R

delicate and light

She has a fragile beauty that seems almost unreal.

R

not strong and likely to get sick

His fragile condition requires constant medical attention.

translation

adj. easily broken or damaged; weak and easy to harm; delicate and light; not strong and likely to get sick

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