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a
: easily broken or destroyed
a fragile vase
fragile bones
b
: constitutionally (see constitutionally sense 1a) delicate : lacking in vigor
a fragile child
Examples of fragile in a Sentence
Her health has always been very fragile.
an artist with a fragile ego
He is in an emotionally fragile state.
The two countries have formed a fragile coalition.
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Menzel — who also provided additional contributions to the piece — effortlessly balances the different sides of her character, building something that feels deeply tangible yet fragile and completely unique.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
However, these works — all written by men — portrayed Veronika as a fragile, submissive woman, passively awaiting her fate.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
The ceasefire and hostage release plan is very fragile.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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After talks with key mediators Egypt and Qatar, Hamas said that the releases – which will see Palestinian prisoners exchanged in return – will go ahead.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
However, these works — all written by men — portrayed Veronika as a fragile, submissive woman, passively awaiting her fate.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
The ceasefire and hostage release plan is very fragile.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Related article How the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could unravel
After talks with key mediators Egypt and Qatar, Hamas said that the releases – which will see Palestinian prisoners exchanged in return – will go ahead.
—Sarah Sirgany, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for fragile
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“Fragile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragile. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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