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 Polishing an already polished sound, Tyla’s second album adds reverb-heavy guitar and electronic production to frothy Afropop and amapiano log rhythms. — E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 The entry of video platforms such as Netflix, Hulu and Tubi into a still-frothy marketplace of audio distributors (including Spotify, SiriusXM and Amazon) have pushed paydays into territory once reserved for movie stars. — Matt Craig, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 But perhaps venom’s most consequential gift hangs in the frothy saliva of the Gila monster. — Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026 Cool, icy, and tangy, this blender dessert whirls buttermilk, ice, and honey into a sweet, frothy cloud of a frappe perfect for hot summer nights. — Anna Kovel, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for frothy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothy

Adjective

Fresh lemon juice cuts through the sweetness, while a crown of sparkling wine lifts the pour into a crisp, bubbly finish.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The other is a bubbly substance scientists believe is secreted to smother small predators and/or wash them out of the shell.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of bubbly

Adjective

If the movie is more goofy than profound, that may be the point.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
Haaland was one of the top scorers and most charismatic players at the World Cup held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, and his imposing stature and goofy sense of humor sparked a wave of creative viral videos and memes.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 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

And the Coravin prosecco had maintained a thick layer of foamy mousse compared to the pour from the stopper bottle.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of foamy

Adjective

Phan has completed the course twice so far, earning the giddy right to hit a big buzzer at the end.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
Bailey and Hedges should be giddy about programming PitchCom to account for everything their new battery mate can toss their way.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 Aug. 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

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But to make some generalization that all career women are psychotic because Glenn Close happened to be psychotic at the end of that movie is just silly.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Residents riding on two wheels in Overland Park might see some new silly signs along the city’s most popular paths and trails.

— Taylor O'Connor August 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of silly

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