frail

adjective11 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.7

Common intensifier for frail.

Used to emphasize a very high degree of weakness.

Specifies that the weakness is related to the body.

Used to indicate a moderate degree of weakness.

A common pairing to describe the elderly.

Used to describe the state of being weak and delicate.

Used to describe the appearance of being weak and delicate.

Used to suggest that someone gives the impression of being weak.

To transition into a state of being weak, often over time.

To gradually become weak over a long period.

Informal way to say become frail.