Fragile Definition & Meaning
fragile
- adjective
- easily broken or damaged or destroyed; "a kite too delicate to fly safely"; "fragile porcelain plates"; "fragile old bones"; "a frail craft"
- vulnerably delicate; "she has the fragile beauty of youth"
- lacking substance or significance; "slight evidence"; "a tenuous argument"; "a thin plot"; a fragile claim to fame"
"Fragile" in song lyrics
See how fragile is used in real songs:
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"Black spot of Gotham, fragile"
Aesop Rock — Appleseed Intro -
"And so the input's received when the brain is most fragile"
CL5 — The Manifesto -
"Je reste sans voix, pourquoi la vies est si fragile"
Dubmatique — La Vie Est Si Fragile
Words that rhyme with fragile
Usage tips for "fragile"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fragile" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fragile to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does fragile mean?
- easily broken or damaged or destroyed; "a kite too delicate to fly safely"; "fragile porcelain plates"; "fragile old bones"; "a frail craft" vulnerably delicate; "she has the fragile beauty of youth" lacking substance or significance; "slight evidence"; "a tenuous argument"; "a thin plot"; a fragile claim to fame"
- What part of speech is fragile?
- Fragile is an adjective.
- How many definitions does fragile have?
- Fragile has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).