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fragile

/ˈfrædʒ.aɪl/

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adjective

/ˈfrædʒ.aɪl/B1formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, что легко сломать, повредить или разрушить.

Describes something that is easily broken, damaged, or destroyed.

  1. Easily broken or damagedA2formal

    Something that is delicate and can be easily broken, shattered, or damaged.

    ruХрупкий

    • Be careful with that vase; it's very fragile.
    • The package was labeled 'fragile' to warn handlers.
    • Her fragile health required constant care.

    Synonymsbreakablebrittlecrumblydelicateflimsyfrailfrangible

    Antonymsdurableresilientstrongsturdytough

  2. Emotionally vulnerableB2formal

    Describing a person who is emotionally sensitive or easily upset.

    ruУязвимый

    • After the breakup, he felt emotionally fragile.
    • She was in a fragile state after the accident.
    • The child's fragile confidence needed gentle encouragement.

    Synonymsbrittledelicatefrailinsecuresensitivetenderthin-skinnedvulnerable

    Antonymshardyresilientstablestoicstrongtoughunflappable

  3. Delicate or subtleB1formal

    Used to describe something that is fine, light, or not robust.

    ruТонкий

    • The fragile lace on her dress was beautifully crafted.
    • The fragile ecosystem of the coral reef is under threat.
    • The fragile balance of the economy can be disrupted easily.

    Synonymsbrittledaintydelicatefineflimsyfrailtenuous

    Antonymsdurablerobuststrongsturdytough

Forms
  • more fragile comparative form
  • most fragile superlative form
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