a. [ L. fragilis, from frangere to break; cf. F. fragile. See Break, v. t., and cf. Frail, a. ] Easily broken; brittle; frail; delicate; easily destroyed. [ 1913 Webster ]
The state of ivy is tough, and not fragile. Bacon.
Syn. -- Brittle; infirm; weak; frail; frangible; slight.
-- Frag"ile*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]