fragile — easily broken or damaged; delicate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily broken or damaged; delicate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrædʒaɪl/
Korean meaning: 부서지기 쉬운, 연약한
Korean pronunciation: **프래**자일
Example Sentences
- My ego is so fragile that even my GPS saying 'recalculating' hurts my feelings.
- The fragile ceasefire could collapse at any moment.
- She wrapped the fragile ornaments in bubble wrap like they were newborn babies.
fragile
ADJECTIVE//ˈfrædʒaɪl//
easily broken or damaged; delicate
The glass is fragile — a slight drop makes it shatter instantly.
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Fragile and breakable — looks stable, but instantly shakable, easily fragile.
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Origin
From Latin 'fragilis' meaning 'easily broken,' derived from 'frangere' meaning 'to break.' The word entered English through Old French 'fragile' in the 15th century.
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“My ego is so fragile that even my GPS saying 'recalculating' hurts my feelings.”
“The fragile ceasefire could collapse at any moment.”
“She wrapped the fragile ornaments in bubble wrap like they were newborn babies.”
“The patient's fragile condition requires constant monitoring.”
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