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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That would get in the way of the frothy nature the storytelling aims for.
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Like the best summer reads, this novel combines frothy romance and will-they-won't-they tension in equal measure.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
Cut into finger sandwiches and down with a cold glass of sweet tea or a frothy beer.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
More than 22 resident heritage breed chickens provide eggs for omelets, breakfast burritos, and frothy cocktails.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Like the best summer reads, this novel combines frothy romance and will-they-won't-they tension in equal measure.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
Cut into finger sandwiches and down with a cold glass of sweet tea or a frothy beer.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
More than 22 resident heritage breed chickens provide eggs for omelets, breakfast burritos, and frothy cocktails.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frothy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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