Synonyms of frill

frill 1 of 2

noun

1

as in edging

a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming

I just had to sew the frill onto the bottom of the skirt and the dress was finished

Synonyms & Similar Words

• edging
• flounce
• ruffle
• border
• skirting
• fringe
• trim
• furbelow
• ruff
• pleat
• plait
• bunting

2

as in luxury

something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

didn't get any food or drinks on the no-frills flight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• luxury
• amenity
• extra
• indulgence
• comfort
• superfluity
• option
• extravagance
• accessory
• nicety
• dainty
• treat
• nonessential
• delicacy
• accoutrement
• bells and whistles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• must
• essential
• requirement
• necessity
• fundamental
• basic

3

as in ornamentation

something that decorates or beautifies

a birthday cake decorated with frills like edible glitter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ornamentation
• decoration
• ornament
• adornment
• trim
• embellishment
• garnish
• garniture
• setoff
• caparison
• garnishment
• glitter
• doodad
• beautifier
• embroidery
• ruffle
• frippery
• finery
• flounce
• frosting
• embellisher
• froufrou
• apparel
• filigree
• enhancement
• design
• improvement
• blazonry
• furnishings
• flourish
• pattern
• enrichment
• appliqué
• fancywork
• bells and whistles
• chichi
• foofaraw
• furbelow
• gilt
• emblazonry
• embossment
• trappings
• bric-a-brac
• fal-lal
• regalia
• figure
• bedizenment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scar
• blemish
• disfigurement
• spot
• stain
• blot
• defacement

frill

2 of 2

verb

as in to ribbon

Related Words

• ribbon
• fringe
• lace
• feather
• fillet
• braid
• flounce
• garland
• embroider
• wreathe
• figure
• filigree
• furbelow
• hang
• chase
• boss
• swag
• paint
• gild
• gem
• pearl
• appliqué
• diamond
• brighten
• freshen
• spruce (up)
• smarten
• jewel
• trap
• accessorize
• trick (out)
• ornament
• drape
• garnish
• adorn
• dress up
• dress
• deck
• trim
• decorate
• embellish
• redo
• array
• impearl
• grace
• beautify
• redecorate
• festoon
• emboss
• pretty (up)
• bedeck
• enrich
• blazon
• bedizen
• caparison
• fancify
• fancy up
• doll up
• emblaze
• do
• glitz (up)
• gussy up
• do up

Dissimilar Words

• scar
• spoil
• disfigure
• simplify
• mar
• reveal
• streamline
• display
• bare
• strip
• deface
• blemish
• expose
• uncover
• dismantle
• divest
• denude
• uglify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frill

Noun

The 154th Open Championship was his — a maiden major victory at 39 years old, a tournament won with no frills. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Free from unnecessary frills, the tried-and-true pairing is effortless, understated, and always put together. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 July 2026

Verb

Xavier's head coaching job has never been more attractive and brings with it frills like updates facilities, a great on-campus gym, one of college basketball's power conferences and an enviable TV deal. — Patrick Brennan, Cincinnati.com, 27 Mar. 2018