The meaning of FRAIL is easily broken or destroyed : fragile. How to use frail in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Frail.

FRAIL definition: having delicate health; not robust; weak. See examples of frail used in a sentence.

FRAIL definition: 1. weak or unhealthy, or easily damaged, broken, or harmed: 2. weak or unhealthy, or easily…. Learn more.

Definition of frail adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. Physically weak or delicate: an invalid's frail body; in frail health. See Synonyms at weak. 2. Easily broken or destroyed; fragile: a flower with a frail stem. 3. Not strong or substantial; slight: a frail …

Mar 29, 2026 · Noun frail (plural frails) A basket made of rushes, used chiefly to hold figs and raisins. The quantity of fruit or other items contained in a frail. A rush for weaving baskets.

Not strong or substantial; slight. A frail voice; evidence too frail to stand up in court.

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.

Someone who is frail is not very strong or healthy. She lay in bed looking particularly frail.

I could barely hear her frail [= weak] voice. In his old age his health became increasingly frail.