frail
adjective11 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.7
very frail8.8
Common intensifier for frail.
Used to emphasize a very high degree of weakness.
Specifies that the weakness is related to the body.
fairly frail6.0
Used to indicate a moderate degree of weakness.
A common pairing to describe the elderly.
be frail8.5
Used to describe the state of being weak and delicate.
look frail8.0
Used to describe the appearance of being weak and delicate.
seem frail7.8
Used to suggest that someone gives the impression of being weak.
become frail7.5
To transition into a state of being weak, often over time.
grow frail7.0
To gradually become weak over a long period.
get frail6.8
Informal way to say become frail.