WORD COMPARISON

Fragile vs Delicate: What's the Difference?

Meanings, parts of speech, examples, and direct dictionary links.

Quick Difference

Fragile means Easily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material.. Delicate means Easily damaged or requiring careful handling..

Fragile Meaning

Easily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material.

Delicate Meaning

Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.

Fragile vs Delicate Comparison Table

FeatureFragileDelicate
MeaningEasily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material.Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
Part of speechadjectiveadjective
ExampleThe chemist synthesizes a fragile molecule.Her face was delicate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between fragile and delicate?

Fragile means Easily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material., while delicate means Easily damaged or requiring careful handling..

Related Dictionary Entries