What does FRAIL mean?

Frail

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: weak and delicate; easily broken or destroyed

Pronunciation (US): /freɪl/

Pronunciation (UK): /freɪl/

Origin and Usage: The word "frail" comes from the Old French word "fraile" which means "easily broken." It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe things that are weak or easily broken. The word is often used to describe people who are physically weak or sickly.

Synonyms: delicate, weak, feeble, fragile, infirm, debilitated

Related Words: frailty, frame, frizz, frost, fruit

Example Sentences:

1. She was too frail to walk without assistance.
2. The frail old man struggled to lift the heavy box.
3. The flowers were so frail that they wilted in the sun.