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Frilly: meaning, definitions and examples

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frilly

 

[ หˆfrษชli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

clothing decoration

Frilly refers to a decorative style characterized by ruffles or frills, often used in clothing and home decor. It suggests a playful and feminine aesthetic. Items described as frilly typically have multiple layers of fabric, often gathering or looping in a way that creates a soft, flowing outline. This style is often found in dresses, blouses, and various accents that add a touch of whimsy and texture.

Synonyms

fancy, lacy, ruffled

Examples of usage

  • She wore a frilly dress to the party.
  • The curtains had a frilly trim that matched the couch.
  • He surprised her with a frilly birthday cake.
  • The frilly edges of the tablecloth added elegance to the dining room.

Translations

Translations of the word "frilly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frufru

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเคฟเคฒเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fransig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berenda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท ั€ัŽัˆะฐะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ falbaniasty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒชใƒซใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท froncรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con volantes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑrfฤฑrlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ฆด์ด ๋‹ฌ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ูˆู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ volรกnkovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rรดฤkovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่•พไธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nabrani

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ faldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะตะณั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ˜แƒŸแƒ แƒแƒŸแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ frilly

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con volantes

Word origin

The word 'frilly' originated in the late 19th century, deriving from the word 'frill,' which refers to a gathered or ruffled material. The term 'frill' itself comes from the earlier 'frylen,' meaning 'to ripple' or 'to move in a wave-like manner,' which was influenced by the German word 'frillen' that conveys a similar meaning. Throughout the 20th century, 'frilly' became increasingly popular in fashion and decor, embodying a romantic and decorative style that appealed especially in women's clothing. The connotations of playfulness and femininity have followed the term into modern usage, making it a go-to descriptor for anything that features delicate, flowing embellishments.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,011 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.