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
Examples of frothy in a Sentence
a frothy dessert made of whipped egg whites and fruit puree
a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat
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This manicure is as appealing as your morning matcha, topped with a layer of frothy cold foam.
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Taylor Augustin Littlejohn, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Prosecco has a medium to high acidity with large, frothy bubbles.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Ornamental Grasses From frothy seedheads to swaying stems to spikey clumps of foliage, ornamental grasses offer loads of winter interest.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
Cook whisking continuously, until the mixture is frothy and begins to thicken to a custard, about 4 minutes.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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Taylor Augustin Littlejohn, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Prosecco has a medium to high acidity with large, frothy bubbles.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Ornamental Grasses From frothy seedheads to swaying stems to spikey clumps of foliage, ornamental grasses offer loads of winter interest.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
Cook whisking continuously, until the mixture is frothy and begins to thicken to a custard, about 4 minutes.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frothy
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frothy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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