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.

These adjectives mean easily broken or damaged. Fragile applies to objects that are not made of strong or sturdy material and that require great care when handled: fragile porcelain plates.

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 …

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

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, …

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 …