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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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Watch on Deadline The result is a slickly polished slice of mainstream entertainment that portrays the city’s legal system as a precious yet fragile institution.
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James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
The Chinese economy slowed in the third quarter of this year, its property market remains in a fragile state and consumer confidence hasn’t quite recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Protecting this fragile paradise requires vigilance, but the rewards—a thriving, biodiverse ecosystem—are well worth the effort.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The game melds singularly fractal, glitchy visuals with beautifully fluid, lifelike animations whose overall effect is something beautiful and more than a little fragile.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
The Chinese economy slowed in the third quarter of this year, its property market remains in a fragile state and consumer confidence hasn’t quite recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Protecting this fragile paradise requires vigilance, but the rewards—a thriving, biodiverse ecosystem—are well worth the effort.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The game melds singularly fractal, glitchy visuals with beautifully fluid, lifelike animations whose overall effect is something beautiful and more than a little fragile.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Fragile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragile. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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