BREAKABLE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

breakable

adjective

ˈbrā-kə-bəl

Definition of breakable

as in fragile

easily broken elderly people's bones can be highly breakable if they suffer from osteoporosis

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Recent Examples of breakable Prep the room with protective coverings and remove breakable items to minimize mess and damage. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 11 June 2026 Child-Proof Your Cabinets Keep curious hands out of kitchen and bathroom cabinets where breakable dishes, sharp tools, and harmful chemicals may be stored. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 The Quinnipiac River was not fully frozen and had water flowing under breakable ice. — Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2026 Osborn loves Tossware, a quality option for non-breakable drinkware with multiple styles to choose from, and it can also be reused for future events. — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for breakable

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Where Thomas is aloof and proud, Erika is prickly and sardonic, excellent tools for protecting a surprisingly fragile heart.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
My childhood school in Denmark hadn’t been turned to rubble but into an emotional battlefield, a psychological groundhog’s day of explosive arguments, violent brawls—and brief, fragile truces that always shattered when the home bell rung.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of fragile

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Instead of relying on a gritty scrub (which can be harsh on delicate lip skin), Obagi’s Lip Therapy AHA+PHA Smoothing Micro-Peel uses three exfoliating acids—glycolic, lactic, and gluconolactone—to gently loosen buildup and smooth rough texture.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
In Shanghai, a look that defines the cultural moment is quickly emerging, with delicate fabrics and softer silhouettes channeling Chloé’s 1970s bohemian chic taking the lead.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

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