lacy
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Definition of lacy
: resembling or consisting of lace
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Something felt unbalanced, as if a stealth assault had been made on the limbic system, the lacy cortical network that forms the architecture of our primal needs and emotions: pleasure, anger, fear. — Guy Trebay, Condé Nast Traveler, "In the Heart of Navajo Lands," 19 Oct. 2018 From left: The Row’s sheer layers of chicness; Thick navy knots show Rei Kawakubo’s mastery at Comme des Garçons; Simone Rocha’s silk taffeta garment, topped off with a lacy veil; an off-the-shoulder gown at Valentino. — Rory Satran, WSJ, "Next Year’s Most Wearable Women’s Trends," 5 Oct. 2018 Part power suit, part boudoir dressing, the lacy number featured a classic double-breasted jacket in wool silk and a lace skirt with peekaboo panels. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Ashley Graham Redefines Power Dressing in Alexander McQueen," 5 July 2018 For the reception, Cuoco changed into a lacy white jumpsuit while Cook continued wearing a traditional suit with a black tie. — Tyler Mccarthy, Fox News, "'Big Bang Theory' star Kaley Cuoco marries Karl Cook in horse-themed ceremony," 1 July 2018 Heidi Klum: On purpose Model Heidi Klum did not seem to mind showing off her lacy bra during a heat wave in New York City. — Fox News, "Wardrobe whoopsies: On purpose, or an accident?," 29 June 2018 Leslie and her father Sebastian arrived by car, her father sporting a traditional kilt while Leslie herself donned a stunning, lacy white dress. — Emma Stefansky, Vanities, "The Game of Thrones Family Gathers at Kit Harington and Rose Leslie’s Wedding," 23 June 2018 Sarah Paulson as a pink contessa in Valentino, Mia Wasikowska all lacy edginess in Christian Dior—and by day the look was loose tailoring and long brush-be-damned hair (Emily Ratajkowsli in Ami). — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "10 Best Dressed: Week of June 18, 2018," 18 June 2018 The namesake nene potstickers are connected by a lacy batter on top and filled with shiitake or pork. — Sarah Fritsche, SFChronicle.com, "Best new restaurants and bars to visit in the Mission right now," 17 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lacy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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lacy
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of lacy
: made of lace
: resembling lace
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lacy
adjectiveKids Definition of lacy
: resembling or made of lace a lacy curtain lacy flower petals
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