lacy

adjective

ˈlā-sē 

variants or less commonly lacey

lacier; laciest

: resembling or consisting of lace

Examples of lacy in a Sentence

The flower's petals are lacy and delicate.

Recent Examples on the Web

The texture is lacy and light like a potato chip, shattering at the tap of a spoon or chomp of your teeth. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026

These lacy white flowers look deceptively similar—but mistaking one for the other can have severe consequences. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026

Related Articles The lacy bodice gave way to a cut-out midsection where the lace stopped briefly, creating a faux two-piece look. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026

Chrome is still a reigning trend, but this season, it’s being used sparingly, on accent nails or in lacy floral designs, rather than topping every nail. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lacy

• racy
• conjugacy
• prelacy

Kids Definition

lacy

adjective

ˈlā-sē 

lacier; laciest

: resembling or consisting of lace