frothy

frothy

adjective

Definition of FROTHY

1

covered with, consisting of, or resembling foam <a frothy dessert made of whipped egg whites and fruit puree>

Synonyms frothy, lathery, sudsy

Related Words bubbly, effervescent, fizzy, sparkling; soapy

2

lacking in seriousness or maturity <a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat>

Synonyms birdbrained, ditzy (or ditsy), dizzy, featherbrained, flighty, frivolous, frothy, futile, goofy, harebrained, light-headed, light-minded, puerile, scatterbrained, silly, yeasty

Related Words fatuous, foolish, inane, nonsensical, thoughtless, witless; crazy, daffy, daft, fruity; exuberant, flippant, fluttery, giggly, happy, light, lighthearted, playful; sappy, shallow, superficial

Near Antonyms grave, melancholy, somber (or sombre), thoughtful; dignified, heavy, no-nonsense, sedate, severe, solemn, staid

Antonyms earnest, serious, serious-minded, sober, unfrivolous

3

being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance <the sort of frothy costumes worn by Las Vegas showgirls>

Synonyms cobwebby, filmy, frothy, gauzy, gossamer, gossamery, insubstantial, sleazy, unsubstantial

Related Words dainty, delicate, fine; feeble, fragile, frail; diaphanous, sheer, transparent

Near Antonyms durable, knockabout, lasting, tough; coarse, heavy, rough, rude

Antonyms sturdy, substantial