lacy

adjective

Definition of lacynext
as in frilly

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Recent Examples of lacy Bonsai-sized shrubs, trailing vines, lacy ferns and foliage, seasonal blooms, and compact bulbs are among the many choices for planting. — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 Doechii was gorgeous in a lacy black number, accessorized with a statement necklace and choker. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 But just some lacy bras and panties (à la the example above) featuring color combos of NFL teams and maybe some college, too — just in time for Fall. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 Roti jala is a lacy net pancake, bright yellow with turmeric, usually served with rich dhal or curry. — Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacy
  1. frilly
  2. flowery
  3. trimmed
Adjective
  • From feathery clutches to frilly brooches, fashion week guests are using the playful texture to give their looks an unexpected pop.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The company does, though, sell a scarf called Tulipomanie, covered in frilly blooms of an exquisiteness that seems to rebut the charge of excess hype with a wink.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of frilly
Adjective
  • The MemoMind One’s summaries were particularly strange and vague, with awkward and nonsensically arranged concepts strung together with flowery horoscope-like language.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Her flowery dress was the brightest thing in our corner of the car.
    — Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of flowery
Adjective
  • The seat is the sail, trimmed and re-trimmed as the wind changes.
    — Rob Green, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The fix is usually a trimmed hedge and a simple letter.
    — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
Definition of trimmed

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“Lacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacy. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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