FRIPPERY Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

frippery

noun

ˈfri-p(ə-)rē

Definition of frippery

as in attire

dressy clothing dressed in their most elegant frippery for the big gala at the symphony

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as in nothing

something of little importance socialites whose lives were almost entirely consumed by fripperies

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Recent Examples of frippery And if Ada Lovelace had stuck to the frippery of English society rather than seek to further her education in mathematics and other areas, Charles Babbage's analytical engine might not have advanced past being a calculator. — Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 4 Mar. 2026 In tonight’s episode, Aurora has more to worry about than mere frippery. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 June 2025 Buying the Original marks you as a practical person who cares not for frippery. — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025 But who has time for all of that frippery, anyway, when war’s a-comin’? — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for frippery

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Noun

Favoring bold colors like royal blue, granny apple green and unexpected combinations like mauve and burgundy for her tennis attire, Eala is tough to miss on the courts.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Brightly colored and casual beach attire is a no-fail way to get flagged as a vulnerable tourist while abroad.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of attire

Noun

While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026

Definition of nothing

Noun

Over the course of several hours, a kaleidoscopic array of appetizers, mains and desserts were paraded out for the hundreds of guests wearing their Sunday finery.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
There’s no better way to add a jolt of prestige to an aspiring Oscar vehicle than the sight of its stars, bedecked in all their finery, arriving on the Lido by water taxi in the manner of conquering heroes.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of finery

Noun

Oriahi has a solid handle on all craft aspects, though only the costumes by Yolanda Okereke are particularly distinguishable — her color stories popping in almost every scene.

— Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
His naked illusion dresses — the first worn by actress Mitzi Gaynor for a 1969 television special — was at first shocking but became liquid gold for Mackie, solidifying his legacy as a costume and fashion designer.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of costume

Noun

The Tetris brand’s global licensee network includes major video game publishers, including Nintendo and Sega, as well as many partners in electronics, toys and games, apparel, accessories, entertainment and other areas.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
TaylorMade is also Tiger Woods’ equipment manufacturer, and TaylorMade has a partnership with Woods’ apparel company, Sun Day Red.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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