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
  • Optimism is a key theme, expressed through color, embellishment, interesting fabrics and prints, alongside a new sense of lightness designed for the realities of summer.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The show set, which was a recreation of a cityscape with futuristic cars hovering over the runway, was a collaboration with set designer James Chinlund that contrasted with the lightness of the collection.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of lightness
Noun
  • Privately, the Kremlin leader must be rubbing his hands with glee.
    — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The glee with which the abbey was dismantled reflected centuries of tension between the town authorities and the monks.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 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
  • This was in response to the Heat letting loose with a whole lot of abject silliness during Tuesday’s intrasquad scrimmage, which actually is the perfect time for such antics.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In their place is a broader vision of internet silliness that can mock everything from tech bros and political extremists to new age spirituality grifters and how-to videos.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of silliness
Noun
  • 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
  • That man stayed ready throughout, and was always in his suit and tie and took it very seriously—but also kept some levity in the back of it.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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