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

Below, find six must-buy deals from the Savage X Fenty holiday sale—from soft pajamas to lacy bras. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 Nov. 2026

Hailing from the mint family, catmint (Nepeta) boasts fragrant, lacy gray-green foliage and lavender-blue, easy-to-grow flowers. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 4 Nov. 2026

Ornately designed, the semi-sheer, lacy construction included florals and botanical symmetrical patterning. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Hane Style Beef Gyoza Reheat these gyoza in a pan with water, which turns into a cornstarch goo, which reduces into a lacy skirt. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 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