Foaminess: meaning, definitions and examples
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foaminess
[ ˈfəʊmɪnəs ]
in describing texture
The quality or state of being foamy; frothiness.
Synonyms
bubbly texture, frothiness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| foaminess |
Used when referring to the general presence of foam, typically in beverages like beer or milk, or in cleaning products like soap.
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| frothiness |
Usually used to describe the quality of having a lot of froth. Slightly more descriptive and often used in both food and non-food contexts.
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| bubbly texture |
Often used to describe a light, airy texture in foods or drinks, which has a lot of small bubbles. Common in champagne, soda, or certain desserts.
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Examples of usage
- The foaminess of the milk made the cappuccino extra creamy.
- The waves had a gentle foaminess as they crashed against the shore.
Translations
Translations of the word "foaminess" in other languages:
🇵🇹 espumosidade
🇮🇳 फेनिलता
🇩🇪 Schaumigkeit
🇮🇩 berbuih
🇺🇦 пінність
🇵🇱 pienistość
🇯🇵 泡立ち (あわだち)
🇫🇷 mousseux
🇪🇸 espumosidad
🇹🇷 köpüklülük
🇰🇷 거품
🇸🇦 رغوة
🇨🇿 pěnivost
🇸🇰 penivosť
🇨🇳 泡沫性 (pàomòxìng)
🇸🇮 penastost
🇮🇸 froðueiginleiki
🇰🇿 көбіктілік
🇬🇪 ქაფიანობა
🇦🇿 köpüklülük
🇲🇽 espumosidad
Etymology
The word 'foaminess' originated from the Middle English word 'fom,' which meant foam. Over time, the suffix '-iness' was added to create the modern term 'foaminess.' The concept of foaminess has been used to describe textures in various contexts, from drinks to ocean waves.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,992, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.