frail

adjective
UK: /freɪl/
US: /freɪl/

  1. Easily broken or damaged; weak.

    1. The old book was frail, so I handled it with care.
    2. Her frail health made her susceptible to every passing illness during the winter months.

  2. Weak or delicate, especially due to age or illness.

    1. My grandma is frail, but she still enjoys life.
    2. Despite his frail appearance, he possessed a strong spirit and a sharp mind.

Synonyms

weak feeble delicate
frail noun

  1. A type of basket made of rushes.

    1. The farmer carried his eggs in a frail.
    2. In the olden days, a frail was commonly used to transport delicate items to the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frail" in English means: Easily broken or damaged; weak., Weak or delicate, especially due to age or illness..

The phonetic transcription of "frail" is /freɪl/ in British English and /freɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frail": weak, feeble, delicate.

Example usage of "frail": "The old book was frail, so I handled it with care.". More examples on the page.