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

The best deals go to a few firms, with others given a sliver at frothy valuations or locked out until an IPO. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Women continue marching down the runway in their stilettos and frothy little nothings. — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1