frothy

adjective

ˈfrȯ-thē How to pronounce frothy (audio)
Definition of frothynext
1
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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2
as in goofy
lacking in seriousness or maturity a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat

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3
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 Under Walsh’s witty direction, all four deliver pitch-perfect comedic performances in this frothy farce, which is full of mistaken identities, exaggerated infatuations and fussy social norms. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for frothy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothy
  1. bubbly
  2. goofy
  3. insubstantial
  4. foamy
  5. giddy
  6. filmy
  7. sparkling
  8. silly
Adjective
  • The national chain is recognized for its diverse customizable drink menu and bubbly customer service.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of bubbly
Adjective
  • And even though Buffett’s gone, his music still spread goofy fun in Fort Worth Saturday night.
    — Jake Harris July 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
  • Is there a goofier archetype than the too-intense tennis star?
    — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 24 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
  • Loved by podiatrists, nurses, and travel writers alike, Asics makes great travel shoes, including these sporty sneakers with an extra foamy sole.
    — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
  • When butter is foamy, add the peppers, corn and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until peppers are tender.
    — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
Definition of foamy
Adjective
  • On the flip side, those teams will also be giddy to see Green Bay without Parsons.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Deep breaths of cool marine air kept that giddy feeling going.
    — Nancy Glowinski, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of giddy
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  • 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
  • For short-term storage of white and sparkling wines, use your refrigerator.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • That spirit is evident in Method Oregon, which is dedicated to advancing Oregon’s reputation as a world-class sparkling-wine region and telling the story of Oregon’s fast-growing traditional method movement.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 19 July 2026
Definition of sparkling
Adjective
  • Kind of a silly riddle, but what’s life if not a little silly.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Ranking titanic figures from different eras might be a fruitless and silly exercise to some, but this type of debate is also the one thing sports is supposed to be.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 30 July 2026
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