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 But Hearts of Darkness didn’t have anywhere as many macarons, pugs or frothy silk-satin gowns as Making Marie Antoinette does, so who knows which one future generations will watch more? — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026 Each 12-pack pairs real coffee and milk with pumpkin spice in a frothy draft latte. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 The essay kicked off a frothy argument in the art world, but the diagnosis was hard to ignore. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Created by showrunner Vivian Lin, the frothy series has more Netflix YA power behind it in Jeff Norton (Geek Girl, Finding Her Edge). — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frothy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothy

Adjective

The Sarti Spritz has built a devoted following from Americans visiting Europe over the past few years, posting the bubbly concoction on TikTok and begging the company to bring it stateside.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Johnson, who a near decade ago was a bubbly ingenue on the brink of superstardom, has since developed a reputation for a certain cool-girl deadpan opacity, a kind of mischievous remove during press appearances.

— Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of bubbly

Adjective

The opening chase scene is gorgeously animated, the kind of sequence that makes Common Side Effects distinct visual style that is at once both goofy and realistic so mesmerizing to watch.

— Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
That show tackled Bitcoin, viral videos, NSA spying, and the goofy-ass names of 2010s tech startups without being hacky or hammy.

— Meredith Haggerty, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of goofy

Adjective

Tying all this to a generic RPG progression system full of constant but insubstantial upgrades and resources feels more like busywork than anything else.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of insubstantial

Adjective

Seeing Kehlani revert to a giddy teenager was another tender highlight of the night.

— Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Campers and off-road enthusiasts will most certainly be giddy about the open-air setup, since the doors and rear glass come off and the power roof slides back for a true open-air feel.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 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

But my personal come-to-Jesus moment was the bottle of Berlucchi ’61 Brut Nature, a sparkling wine from Franciacorta made in the traditional Champagne method, bone-dry and bracing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
The menu includes a cocktail called la vie en rose, made with sparkling rose, a mocktail called violet moon and rose wine from Whispering Angel.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of sparkling

Adjective

But seeing my parents examining themselves in that way and connecting with people and putting themselves in vulnerable and silly and meaningful situations.

— Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
That scene was always the silliest in the American version, and its absence in the international edition was a wise choice.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of silly

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