frothy

adjective

ˈfrȯ-thē How to pronounce frothy (audio)
Definition of frothynext
1
as in bubbly
covered with, consisting of, or resembling foam a frothy dessert made of whipped egg whites and fruit puree

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2
as in goofy
lacking in seriousness or maturity a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat

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3
as in insubstantial
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance the sort of frothy costumes worn by Las Vegas showgirls

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Recent Examples of frothy The frothy foam hydrates and defines 3A-4C curls with a side of aromatherapy. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026 But Hearts of Darkness didn’t have anywhere as many macarons, pugs or frothy silk-satin gowns as Making Marie Antoinette does, so who knows which one future generations will watch more? — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026 Each 12-pack pairs real coffee and milk with pumpkin spice in a frothy draft latte. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 The essay kicked off a frothy argument in the art world, but the diagnosis was hard to ignore. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frothy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothy
  1. bubbly
  2. goofy
  3. insubstantial
  4. foamy
  5. giddy
  6. filmy
  7. sparkling
  8. silly
Adjective
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the filling is very bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Bake until crust is golden and filling is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of bubbly
Adjective
  • Some Latinas are nerds, and some Latinas are quirky, and some of them are goofy and some of them are clumsy.
    — Johanna Ferreira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The opening chase scene is gorgeously animated, the kind of sequence that makes Common Side Effects distinct visual style that is at once both goofy and realistic so mesmerizing to watch.
    — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of goofy
Adjective
  • Tying all this to a generic RPG progression system full of constant but insubstantial upgrades and resources feels more like busywork than anything else.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But too few of those ideas yield satisfying conclusions, resulting in a drama that becomes treacly and insubstantial, reaching for a profundity that remains elusive.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Definition of insubstantial
Adjective
  • Machado, Daniela and Julia, Lew said, all had white foamy fluid coming out of their mouths and noses.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • On top of the moving-camera-foamy-dark-mouth challenge, there was the plaque challenge.
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of foamy
Adjective
  • However, between a two-game injury absence for Gaines and Riley taking it to another gear, the 5-foot-10 running back is now giving Bronco fans giddy memories of 2024 Ashton Jeanty.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This story of an artificial intelligence in extreme existential crisis is primarily constructed for MCU superfans, the kind who get giddy over Easter eggs and can recite reams of backstory minutiae off the top of their domes.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of giddy
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  • Washing machines can't rinse effectively when too much detergent has been added, leaving a sticky, filmy residue on clothes that transfers over to the dryer.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Definition of filmy
Adjective
  • The track opens with piano and a sparkling string arrangement while Bryan takes the first verse.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The winery’s website says Passaggio produced 1,700 cases of sparkling, white and red wines annually.
    — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sparkling
Adjective
  • But seeing my parents examining themselves in that way and connecting with people and putting themselves in vulnerable and silly and meaningful situations.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
  • That scene was always the silliest in the American version, and its absence in the international edition was a wise choice.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of silly

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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frothy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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