fragile

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fragile

(adjective)

Meaning

easily broken or damaged

Example

"The fragile vase broke when it fell."

Synonyms

frailflimsydelicate

Antonyms

durablesturdystrong

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin fragilis, meaning easily broken.
Related word forms
  • noun: fragility
  • adverb: fragilely

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