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Frilly

/ˈfɹɪli/

Having frills; frilled.

📖 Definitions of "Frilly"

adjective
  1. 1

    Having frills; frilled.

  2. 2

    Over-elaborate or showy in character or appearance.

🔄 Synonyms of "Frilly"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
adornedHaving been decorated or embellished through applied items or alterations (adornments).
ruffled(informal) Bothered.
decoratedHaving had decorations applied; adorned with attractive items.
frilledHaving frills, frilly.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Frilly"

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WordDefinition
adornedHaving been decorated or embellished through applied items or alterations (adornments).
decoratedHaving had decorations applied; adorned with attractive items.
ruffled(informal) Bothered.
frillsomeCharacterised or marked by frill(s)
froofy(slang) Frilly; heavily ornamental; fancy; overly elaborate.
fringelikeResembling or characteristic of a fringe.
fringynounAdorned with fringes.
befurbelowed(dated, possibly obsolete) Furbelowed; ornamented with frill.
rufflyHaving many ruffles.
filigreedHaving filigree ornamentation.
frecklishHaving freckles; freckled.
crimpynounHaving a crimped appearance; frizzly.
fringedPossessing a fringe.
frizzlyHaving small, tight curls; frizzy.
frizzledOf feathers, hair, etc.: crisped or curled; crinkled, frizzed; also, of a person's head, etc.: covered with curled hair, or something similar to that.
be-furbelowedAlternative form of befurbelowed. [(dated, possibly obsolete) Furbelowed; ornamented with frill.]
frou-frounounHighly ornamented, overly elaborate; excessively girly.
fringentEncircling like a fringe; bordering.
ruffleable(rare) Able to be ruffled.
filigranedArchaic form of filigreed. [Having filigree ornamentation.]

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