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Synonyms of fragile

11 similar words · 5 opposite words

Another word for fragile is delicate. Other synonyms of fragile are flimsy, tenuous, breakable, frail and frangible. The opposite of fragile is durable.

Synonyms and similar words for fragile

adjectiveReadily disrupted or destroyed.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • breakableFragile.
  • delicateEasily damaged or requiring careful handling.
  • destructibleLiable to destruction; capable of being destroyed.
  • flimsyLikely to bend or break under pressure; easily damaged; frail, unsubstantial.
  • tender
  • frailMentally fragile.
  • frailsomeCharacterised or marked by frailness.
  • frangibleAble to be broken; breakable, fragile.
  • slim ScotlandBad, of questionable quality; not strongly built, flimsy.
  • tenuousThin in substance or consistency.

Opposite of fragile

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of fragile

  1. adjective Easily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material.
  2. adjective Readily disrupted or destroyed.
  3. adjective Feeling weak or easily disturbed as a result of illness.

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Questions about synonyms of fragile

What is another word for fragile?
Fragile has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as delicate, flimsy, tenuous, breakable, frail and frangible.
What is the opposite of fragile?
The opposite of fragile is durable. Other antonyms of fragile are indestructible.
What does fragile mean?
Fragile means easily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material.

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