Associations to the word «Fragile»

Pictures for the word «Fragile»

Wiktionary

FRAGILE, adjective. Easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure.
FRAGILE X, noun. (informal) Fragile X syndrome.
FRAGILE X SYNDROME, noun. A particular, genetic syndrome, caused by the excessive repetition of a particular trinucleotide.

Dictionary definition

FRAGILE, adjective. Easily broken or damaged or destroyed; "a kite too delicate to fly safely"; "fragile porcelain plates"; "fragile old bones"; "a frail craft".
FRAGILE, adjective. Vulnerably delicate; "she has the fragile beauty of youth".
FRAGILE, adjective. Lacking substance or significance; "slight evidence"; "a tenuous argument"; "a thin plot"; a fragile claim to fame".

Wise words

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia