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 season on the frothy bodice-ripping drama, Dodd takes over the role of Francesca Bridgerton, the reclusive piano enthusiast played in seasons one and two by Ruby Stokes, who departed the show due to scheduling conflicts.
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Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2024
The Cannes competition line-up has premiered some outstanding Romanian films over the last 20 years, works on the very foamy, frothy edge of the Romanian New Wave.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
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Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2024
The Cannes competition line-up has premiered some outstanding Romanian films over the last 20 years, works on the very foamy, frothy edge of the Romanian New Wave.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
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 May. 2024.
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