Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
frail
Adjective
/freɪl/
Definition
Weak and delicate; easily broken or damaged.
Examples
- The frail old man needed assistance to walk.
- She held the frail vase carefully to avoid breaking it.
- His frail health made him susceptible to illness.
Meaning
Frail describes something that is physically weak or fragile and can refer to both objects and living beings.
Synonyms
- Weak
- Delicate
- Fragile
- Infirm
