frail
Translation
frail, weak, delicate
Examples
The old woman looked very frail.
The old woman looked very frail.
The frail vase broke easily.
The frail vase broke easily.
Grammar Patterns
((frail)) + noun used to describe something weak or delicate The frail old man walked slowly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weak, delicate, feeble; Antonyms: strong, robust, sturdy
Etymology
From Old French 'fraile' (fragile), from Latin 'fragilis' (breakable).
Memory Tips
Think of 'frail' as something that could 'fail' under pressure because it's so weak.