Fragile Definition & Meaning

fragile
adjective
  1. easily broken or damaged or destroyed; "a kite too delicate to fly safely"; "fragile porcelain plates"; "fragile old bones"; "a frail craft"
  2. vulnerably delicate; "she has the fragile beauty of youth"
  3. 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:

  • "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

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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