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 The Pisco sour is frothy and dessert-like, like key lime pie. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026 The frothy creation, which first launched in 2015 and was discontinued six years ago, will be back on coffeehouse menus for a limited time starting Wednesday, July 1, with early access for Starbucks Rewards members on June 30. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 London — On Tuesday, investors were dumping AI stocks, worried that frothy valuations may be running away from reality. — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 His look also stands out due to his unique and frothy red beard, and colorful tattoos across his entire torso. — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for frothy

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Adjective

Leo confides in the shark to process a confusing world until the spirited and bubbly au pair Anya (Bakalova) bursts into their lives.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
The drink is bubbly and crisp, with that familiar tang, reminiscent of apple cider vinegar, that’s common in most kombucha varieties.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of bubbly

Adjective

Dylan Mulvaney and Joe Locke get goofy at the world premiere after party for the new film Heartstopper Forever on July 14 in London.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Don’t let his goofy nature fool you, though; Morman’s standing within the changing media landscape is a reflection of hard work.

— Nathan Lately, Time, 14 July 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

Take the Midnight Rave at House of Yes, where attendees are giddy to support the promoters, Kseniya Sovenko and Mary Wolff, better known on social media as NYC Rave Girls.

— Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
The late-morning sun peeked through a gauzy veil of fog, bright laughter echoing over the giddy whisper of tulle as the brides posed for pictures outside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of giddy

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 the piano arches into a sparkling glissando, a harp follows suit, carving out space for a light, airy synthesizer drone to materialize.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
The Okanagan is British Columbia’s premier wine-producing region, with more than 180 wineries producing bold reds, bright whites and sparkling wines.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Definition of sparkling

Adjective

She’s seen during a dance rehearsal, a silly social media clip, and onstage from their Lollapalooza set, the latter of which came before her announcement in February to step away from Katseye.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
Starring British comedy favourites such as Kevin Eldon and Miranda Hart, Hyperdrive is a very silly show that ended up more like a workplace sitcom in space rather than the next Red Dwarf.

— William Worrall, Space.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of silly

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