variants or less commonly lacey
lacier; laciest
Synonyms of lacynext
: resembling or consisting of lace

Examples of lacy in a Sentence

The flower's petals are lacy and delicate.
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It’s brilliantly matched with malawach, the Jewish Yemenite flatbread that’s wood-fired here and pulls apart in lacy croissant layers. Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026 In the snap, Peltz poses in a lacy black bra and matching pants while holding a digital camera in front of her face. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026 Carthen rounded out the look with a few cocktail rings, but the primary accessory was her lacy black headpiece, worn over her eyes like a veil. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2026 In November, the influencer shared Oscar’s baptism outfit — a lacy dress that matched her own Jonathan Simkhai gown. Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lacy

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lacy was in 1804

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“Lacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacy. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

lacy

adjective
lacier; laciest
: resembling or consisting of lace

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