frothy

1 of 2

adjective

ˈfrȯ-thē  -t͟hē 

frothier; frothiest

1

: full of or consisting of froth

2

a

: gaily frivolous or light in content or treatment : insubstantial

a frothy comedy

b

: made of light thin material

frothily

ˈfrȯ-thə-lē 

-t͟hə-

adverb

frothiness

ˈfrȯ-thē-nəs 

-t͟hē-

noun

frothiness

2 of 2

noun

froth·​i·​ness -th|ēnə̇s 

-t͟h|, 

|in-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being frothy

Synonyms of frothy

Adjective

• bubbly
• foamy
• sparkling
• sudsy

Examples of frothy in a Sentence

Adjective

a frothy dessert made of whipped egg whites and fruit puree

a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

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

The flavor trend has grown in recent years, with more people adding frothy, creamy banana foam to their favorite coffee drinks or banana bread coffee syrup to their lattes. — Michele Laufik, 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

Over the years, however, the actress has proven herself remarkably versatile, pivoting nimbly from frothy rom-coms and broad comedies to searing dramas, psychological thrillers, and big-budget spectacles. — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1