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FRAGILELY
Etymology
Adverb
fragilely (comparative more fragilely, superlative most fragilely)
In a fragile way or manner.
Source: Wiktionary
FRAGILE
Frag"ile, a. Etym: [L. fragilis, from frangere to break; cf. F. fragile. See Break, v. t., and cf. Frail, a.]
Definition: Easily broken; brittle; frail; delicate; easily destroyed. The state of ivy is tough, and not fragile. Bacon.
Syn.
– Brittle; infirm; weak; frail; frangible; slight.
– Frag"ile*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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