frothiness

noun

Definition of frothinessnext
as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time try to restrain your natural frothiness at least for the duration of the lecture

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Recent Examples of frothiness And there are ongoing concerns of an overvalued market, given the frothiness in AI valuations. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025 To be sure, many market onlookers are starting to sound alarms about the frothiness of the market. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025 The frothiness, the thinner consistency and the creamy flavor profile combined to form the perfect drink for me on a hot August day at the fair. — Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothiness
  1. lightness
  2. glee
  3. cheerfulness
  4. silliness
  5. levity
  6. frivolity
Noun
  • Intarsia cashmere, combinations of leather and chiffon, and silk knitwear are areas of interest, with softness and lightness informing the broader wardrobe.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • What’s exciting about creating things is that sense of freedom, that lightness and the ability to adapt.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of lightness
Noun
  • Detractors attacked the moment with glee, but that viewpoint ends up being shortsighted.
    — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The prospect of a flagship GOP state turning blue doesn't just fill Democrats with glee and Republicans with alarm.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of glee
Noun
  • Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • Mandell never let his artistic seriousness stand in the way of his silliness.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Moments of mutual support and understanding, of belly-aching laughter and silliness, of care and deep love.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of silliness
Noun
  • Its frothy, pastel hues and single moment of contrived levity (when one dance claims a trumpet solo for a joke about jamming her toe) is one of those quintessential examples of Balanchine’s repertoire showing its age.
    — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The event aims to inject some levity into an historically adversarial relationship, reminding both sides of the spirit of the game.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of levity
Noun
  • The gym is serviceable, and while there is no spa, you are perfectly placed to get out there and not waste time on such frivolities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Moving beyond frivolity, fashion becomes an active subject in its own right, as important as the individual within his gaze.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of frivolity

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“Frothiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frothiness. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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