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Friday, January 09
fragile adj.

Definition: 1. easily broken or damaged; brittle: a fragile alliance. 2. vulnerably delicate in appearance: fragile beauty. 3. lacking in substance or force; flimsy: a fragile excuse.

Example: Handle the vase with care; it is very fragile.

Synonyms: breakable, delicate, frail


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