lathery

adjective

Definition of latherynext
as in foamy
covered with, consisting of, or resembling foam the lathery crests of the waves washed up and down the sandy beach

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lathery
  1. foamy
  2. bubbly
  3. sparkling
  4. sudsy
  5. frothy
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Friendships were forged over sudsy beverages — often, for us, in the form of a Mexican Chocolate Stout or the Citrus Paradisi IPA.
    — Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
  • John Tufts Five Indiana breweries floated their way to the sudsy top of the 2026 World Beer Cup, earning gold, silver and bronze medal distinctions at this year's international event.
    — John Tufts, IndyStar, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of sudsy
Adjective
  • Its frothy, pastel hues and single moment of contrived levity (when one dance claims a trumpet solo for a joke about jamming her toe) is one of those quintessential examples of Balanchine’s repertoire showing its age.
    — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Her look was comprised of a frothy polka dot skirt and structured blazer complete with a large floral appliqué.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of frothy
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“Lathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lathery. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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