What does frilly mean?
Frilly means Having frills; frilled..
Frilly
/ˈfɹɪli/ · adjective
Meaning
Having frills; frilled..
Definitions by Sense
- Having frills; frilled.
- Over-elaborate or showy in character or appearance.
Example Sentences
In scented, frilly boutiques that she seemed to find by instinct, they exchanged her battered wardrobe for fur capes and Anna Karenina riding boots that slithered on the frosty cobble, and Pym's dismal school habit for a leather jacket and trousers without buttons for his braces.
Ms. Grant was dressed up as Little Bo Peep and had on a huge, frilly skirt that was held out with a hoop at the bottom.
The one she showed me has this frilly white skirt with blue bows on it.
Synonyms for frilly
Antonyms for frilly
Related Words
Word Forms
- frillier
- frilliest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for frilly?
Common synonyms include adorned, ruffled, decorated, frilled.
What is the opposite of frilly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use frilly in a sentence?
In scented, frilly boutiques that she seemed to find by instinct, they exchanged her battered wardrobe for fur capes and Anna Karenina riding boots that slithered on the frosty cobble, and Pym's dismal school habit for a leather jacket and trousers without buttons for his braces.
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