FROTHY Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

frothy

adjective

ˈfrȯ-thē

Definition of frothy

as in bubbly

covered with, consisting of, or resembling foam a frothy dessert made of whipped egg whites and fruit puree

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as in goofy

lacking in seriousness or maturity a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat

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as in insubstantial

being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance the sort of frothy costumes worn by Las Vegas showgirls

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Recent Examples of frothy Polishing an already polished sound, Tyla’s second album adds reverb-heavy guitar and electronic production to frothy Afropop and amapiano log rhythms. — E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 The entry of video platforms such as Netflix, Hulu and Tubi into a still-frothy marketplace of audio distributors (including Spotify, SiriusXM and Amazon) have pushed paydays into territory once reserved for movie stars. — Matt Craig, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 But perhaps venom’s most consequential gift hangs in the frothy saliva of the Gila monster. — Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026 Cool, icy, and tangy, this blender dessert whirls buttermilk, ice, and honey into a sweet, frothy cloud of a frappe perfect for hot summer nights. — Anna Kovel, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for frothy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothy

Adjective

The punchline of the video is someone saying her name, which bounces off the tongue like a bubbly prosecco.

— Owen Carry, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjust the heat to maintain the bubbly cooking action and/or to prevent the sauce from spitting.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of bubbly

Adjective

Mason was funny, goofy and crazy in all the right ways; he will be remembered for singing and dancing around the house with a wide smile on his face and a skip in his step.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
If the movie is more goofy than profound, that may be the point.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of goofy

Adjective

But too few of those ideas yield satisfying conclusions, resulting in a drama that becomes treacly and insubstantial, reaching for a profundity that remains elusive.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
The wall was as insubstantial as a set on a film studio’s back lot.

— Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of insubstantial

Adjective

And the Coravin prosecco had maintained a thick layer of foamy mousse compared to the pour from the stopper bottle.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Loved by podiatrists, nurses, and travel writers alike, Asics makes great travel shoes, including these sporty sneakers with an extra foamy sole.

— Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Definition of foamy

Adjective

Washing machines can't rinse effectively when too much detergent has been added, leaving a sticky, filmy residue on clothes that transfers over to the dryer.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.

— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026

Definition of filmy

Adjective

As recently as five years ago, meme users were still mocking Cullen’s sparkling appearance.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Luis Castillo struck out 10 in seven sparkling innings, helping the Chicago White Sox beat Rhett Lowder and the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Wednesday night.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of sparkling

Adjective

The Astros’ rotation is in such a state that ruling anyone out as a candidate to start games seems silly, but their actions indicate Imai is something of a last resort.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
So, even though Jay spent the song drawing a line between his own sophistication and the rest of the rap world’s childish behavior, 13 years later, kids are turning his luxury flex into a silly dance.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of silly

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