frail

[ freyl ]

/ freɪl /

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adjective, frail·er, frail·est.

having delicate health; not robust; weak:My grandfather is rather frail now.

easily broken or destroyed; fragile.

morally weak; easily tempted.

noun

Older Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a term used to refer to a girl or woman.

Origin of frail

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English frail(e), frel(e), from Old French, from Latin fragilis fragile

SYNONYMS FOR frail

1, 2 feeble; breakable, frangible.

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ANTONYMS FOR frail

1, 2 sturdy.

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synonym study for frail

1, 2. Frail, brittle, fragile imply a delicacy or weakness of substance or construction. Frail applies particularly to health and immaterial things: a frail constitution; frail hopes. Brittle implies a hard material that snaps or breaks to pieces easily: brittle as glass. Fragile implies that the object must be handled carefully to avoid breakage or damage: fragile bric-a-brac.

usage note for frail

This term is sometimes perceived as insulting or condescending when used to refer to a woman, since it reinforces the stereotype of a weak female.

OTHER WORDS FROM frail

frailly, adverbfrailness, noun

Words nearby frail

fragrancy, fragrant, fragrant orchid, fragrant sumac, fraidy-cat, frail, frailero, frailty, Frailty, thy name is woman!, fraise, fraise du bois

Definition for frail (2 of 2)

frail²

[ freyl ]

/ freɪl /

noun

a flexible basket made of rushes, used especially for dried fruits, as dates, figs, or raisins.

a certain quantity of raisins, about 75 pounds (34 kilograms), contained in such a basket.

Origin of frail

First recorded 1300–50; Middle English frayel, fraelle, from Old French frayel; further origin unknown

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Example sentences from the Web for frail

Alma Hitchcock, the times I saw her, was a frail, birdlike woman who looked angry about her infirmity.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was old, frail and handcuffed; 20 minutes later they had a crime to cover up.
A Million Ways to Die in Prison|Daniel Genis|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You start losing all this weight and looking gaunt and frail.
'So You Think You Can Dance' Winner Ricky Ubeda Is Adorable, and Tired|Kevin Fallon|September 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Omran, who was 17 at the time, was completely bald, weak, and as frail as a burnt match.
Beating Cancer & Dodging Israel's Bombs|Itay Hod|September 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In March 2013 the Séléka rebellion toppled the frail Bozizé regime.
The Curse of CAR: Warlords, Blood Diamonds, and Dead Elephants|Christopher Day|May 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On over the crags and glaciers Tarrano guided their frail flying platform.
Tarrano the Conqueror|Raymond King Cummings
The warm sunshine brought out numerous butterflies—it seemed strange to see these frail creatures fluttering across open snows!
Unexplored Spain|Abel Chapman
I have in that great and interesting field of labor sacrificed the best part of my frail life.
Memoir of Rev. Joseph Badger|Elihu G. Holland
If that craft were not so frail, we two would give you a merry spin for a mile or two.
The Last of the Vikings|John Bowling
Do fleshly nerves and frail bodily organs converse with men?
Carmen Ariza|Charles Francis Stocking

British Dictionary definitions for frail (1 of 2)

frail¹

/ (freɪl) /

adjective

physically weak and delicate

fragilea frail craft

easily corrupted or tempted

Derived forms of frail

frailly, adverbfrailness, noun

Word Origin for frail

C13: from Old French frele, from Latin fragilis, fragile

British Dictionary definitions for frail (2 of 2)

frail²

/ (freɪl) /

noun

a rush basket for figs or raisins

a quantity of raisins or figs equal to between 50 and 75 pounds

Word Origin for frail

C13: from Old French fraiel, of uncertain origin

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单词	frail
释义	frail ¹ [ freyl ] / freɪl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR frail ON THESAURUS.COM adjective, frail·er, frail·est. having delicate health; not robust; weak:My grandfather is rather frail now. easily broken or destroyed; fragile. morally weak; easily tempted. noun Older Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a term used to refer to a girl or woman. Origin of frail ¹ First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English frail(e), frel(e), from Old French, from Latin fragilis fragile SYNONYMS FOR frail 1, 2 feeble; breakable, frangible. SEE SYNONYMS FOR frail ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR frail 1, 2 sturdy. SEE ANTONYMS FOR frail ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for frail 1, 2. Frail, brittle, fragile imply a delicacy or weakness of substance or construction. Frail applies particularly to health and immaterial things: a frail constitution; frail hopes. Brittle implies a hard material that snaps or breaks to pieces easily: brittle as glass. Fragile implies that the object must be handled carefully to avoid breakage or damage: fragile bric-a-brac. usage note for frail This term is sometimes perceived as insulting or condescending when used to refer to a woman, since it reinforces the stereotype of a weak female. OTHER WORDS FROM frail frailly, adverbfrailness, noun Words nearby frail fragrancy, fragrant, fragrant orchid, fragrant sumac, fraidy-cat, frail, frailero, frailty, Frailty, thy name is woman!, fraise, fraise du bois Definition for frail (2 of 2) frail² [ freyl ] / freɪl / noun a flexible basket made of rushes, used especially for dried fruits, as dates, figs, or raisins. a certain quantity of raisins, about 75 pounds (34 kilograms), contained in such a basket. Origin of frail ² First recorded 1300–50; Middle English frayel, fraelle, from Old French frayel; further origin unknown Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for frail Alma Hitchcock, the times I saw her, was a frail, birdlike woman who looked angry about her infirmity. Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days\|David Freeman\|December 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He was old, frail and handcuffed; 20 minutes later they had a crime to cover up. A Million Ways to Die in Prison\|Daniel Genis\|December 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST You start losing all this weight and looking gaunt and frail. 'So You Think You Can Dance' Winner Ricky Ubeda Is Adorable, and Tired\|Kevin Fallon\|September 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Omran, who was 17 at the time, was completely bald, weak, and as frail as a burnt match. Beating Cancer & Dodging Israel's Bombs\|Itay Hod\|September 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In March 2013 the Séléka rebellion toppled the frail Bozizé regime. The Curse of CAR: Warlords, Blood Diamonds, and Dead Elephants\|Christopher Day\|May 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST On over the crags and glaciers Tarrano guided their frail flying platform. Tarrano the Conqueror\|Raymond King Cummings The warm sunshine brought out numerous butterflies—it seemed strange to see these frail creatures fluttering across open snows! Unexplored Spain\|Abel Chapman I have in that great and interesting field of labor sacrificed the best part of my frail life. Memoir of Rev. Joseph Badger\|Elihu G. Holland If that craft were not so frail, we two would give you a merry spin for a mile or two. The Last of the Vikings\|John Bowling Do fleshly nerves and frail bodily organs converse with men? Carmen Ariza\|Charles Francis Stocking British Dictionary definitions for frail (1 of 2) frail¹ / (freɪl) / adjective physically weak and delicate fragilea frail craft easily corrupted or tempted Derived forms of frail frailly, adverbfrailness, noun Word Origin for frail C13: from Old French frele, from Latin fragilis, fragile British Dictionary definitions for frail (2 of 2) frail² / (freɪl) / noun a rush basket for figs or raisins a quantity of raisins or figs equal to between 50 and 75 pounds Word Origin for frail C13: from Old French fraiel, of uncertain origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to frail slim, fragile, slender, sickly, decrepit, thin, infirm, feeble, vulnerable, tender, brittle, flimsy, slight, dainty, delicate, fishy, insubstantial, puny, sad, tenuous
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frail

adjective, frail·er, frail·est.

noun

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