frilly
Origin of frilly
Related Words for frilly
ornate, gauzy, patterned, frilly, ostentatious, swank, sumptuous, palatial, lavish, luscious, extravagant, deluxe, plush, decorative, gaudy, elegant, complicated, special, flamboyant, elaborateExamples from the Web for frilly
Contemporary Examples of frilly
New Orleanians loved the frilly, pale lavender flowers and gradually planted them as decorations around the city in garden ponds.
Next out was Madeline, a one-and-a-half year old Sphinx in a frilly pink ballerina outfit.
Kitty CATure Fashion Show, An Amazing Dog and Cat Fashion Show, Happened In New York This WeekendLori-Lee Emshey
September 30, 2013
Flourishes of ruffles spread out from beneath the hemline, like a frilly skirt.
What could have been a frilly flop was given weight by DiCaprio and Mulligan, and Maguire, too.
‘The Great Gatsby’ Debate: Is Baz Luhrmann’s Film Genius or Rubbish?Marlow Stern, Isabel Wilkinson
May 11, 2013
But instead of frilly unmentionables under the tissue paper, there were pages and pages of printed-out signatures and comments.
Historical Examples of frilly
Cherry, sinking white and frilly into a chair, smiled indulgently.
SistersKathleen Norris
The slices of ham he cuts—they never do have frilly looks with holes in between.
The Story of OpalOpal Whiteley
Not the kind you have on note-paper, but a frilly thing on his head.
Robin's RamblesMay Byron
I expect she'll have a beautiful lot of frilly frocks when you get home.
Honey-SweetEdna Turpin
The two frilly night-dresses, the other chemise, the other petticoat, the extra stockings?
The Cinder PondCarroll Watson Rankin