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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Duff appeared on the frothy teen drama's third season in a meta role as the famous actress Olivia Burke.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
The Lulu and Georgia Charlie duvet cover is 100% linen with a shell-button closure that wraps up your comforter in a layer of light, frothy goodness.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026
As for how to wear such frothy tops in real life rather than the Yorkshire Moors?
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Though not fragrant, its frothy spring flowers attract pollinators, and some varieties offer interesting foliage.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
The Lulu and Georgia Charlie duvet cover is 100% linen with a shell-button closure that wraps up your comforter in a layer of light, frothy goodness.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026
As for how to wear such frothy tops in real life rather than the Yorkshire Moors?
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Though not fragrant, its frothy spring flowers attract pollinators, and some varieties offer interesting foliage.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
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 12 Mar. 2026.
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