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IELTS word

fragile

/ˈfrædʒl/adjective

English definition

easily broken or damaged

Common phrases / collocations

  1. fragile ecosystem
  2. extremely fragile
  3. fragile agreement

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The fragile egg had to be handled carefully.

  2. 2.

    Coral reefs form a fragile ecosystem.

  3. 3.

    The peace agreement remains fragile.

Visual learning

See the meaning

Careful hands gently hold a thin bird egg with a fine crack.
easily broken or damaged
1thin shell
2easily damaged
delicate surface→handle carefully