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Fragile vs Exquisite - What's the difference?

fragile | exquisite | Related terms |

Fragile is a related term of exquisite.


As adjectives the difference between fragile and exquisite

is that fragile is easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure while exquisite is especially fine or pleasing; exceptional.

As a noun exquisite is

(rare) fop, dandy.

Fragile vs Febile - What's the difference?

fragile | febile |

Febile is likely misspelled.


Febile has no English definition.

As an adjective fragile

is easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure.

Inconsiderable vs Fragile - What's the difference?

inconsiderable | fragile | Related terms |

Inconsiderable is a related term of fragile.


As adjectives the difference between inconsiderable and fragile

is that inconsiderable is too trivial or unimportant to be worthy of attention while fragile is easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure.

Slight vs Fragile - What's the difference?

slight | fragile | Related terms |

Slight is a related term of fragile.


As adjectives the difference between slight and fragile

is that slight is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe while fragile is easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure.

As a verb slight

is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

As a noun slight

is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

Fragile vs Gauzy - What's the difference?

fragile | gauzy | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between fragile and gauzy

is that fragile is easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure while gauzy is having the qualities of gauze; light, thin, transparent, hazy.

Fragile vs Emaciated - What's the difference?

fragile | emaciated | Related terms |

Fragile is a related term of emaciated.


As adjectives the difference between fragile and emaciated

is that fragile is easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure while emaciated is thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease.

As a verb emaciated is

(emaciate).

Fragile vs Rickety - What's the difference?

fragile | rickety | Synonyms |

Fragile is a synonym of rickety.


As adjectives the difference between fragile and rickety

is that fragile is easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure while rickety is of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure; giddy; shaky.

Fragile vs Crumbly - What's the difference?

fragile | crumbly | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between fragile and crumbly

is that fragile is easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure while crumbly is easy to break into small fragments; brittle or friable.

Fragile vs Tumbledown - What's the difference?

fragile | tumbledown | Synonyms |

Fragile is a synonym of tumbledown.


As adjectives the difference between fragile and tumbledown

is that fragile is easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure while tumbledown is in disrepair; poorly maintained.

Fragile vs Puny - What's the difference?

fragile | puny |


As adjectives the difference between fragile and puny

is that fragile is easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure while puny is of inferior size, strength or significance.

As a noun puny is

(obsolete) a new pupil at a school etc; a junior student.

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