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frail

The word “frail” has 1 syllable: frail

It's pronounced as /freɪl/

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In the thesaurus, “frail” has 134 synonyms and 90 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for frail along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for frail

Antonyms for frail

Meanings of frail

  • noun
    1. A basket made of rushes, used chiefly to hold figs and raisins.
    2. The quantity of fruit or other items contained in a frail.
    3. A rush for weaving baskets.
    4. A girl.
  • verb
    1. To play a stringed instrument, usually a banjo, by picking with the back of a fingernail.
  • adjective
    1. Easily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish.
    2. Weak; infirm.
    3. Mentally fragile.
    4. Liable to fall from virtue or be led into sin; not strong against temptation; weak in resolution; unchaste.

Example Sentences

  • The old man looked frail but still had a warm smile.
  • Her health is too frail to travel long distances.
  • The bridge appeared frail after years without maintenance.
  • Despite his frail frame, he had a strong will to live.
  • The frail paper tore easily in my hands.

On this page you'll find 224 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to frail, such as: able-bodied, asthenic, athletic, backboned, beefy, brawny, breakable.

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