Search Dictionary
Definition of frilly

frilly

/ˈfrɪl.i/
fril · ly
JUMP TO:

frilly Lexical Profile

frilly Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Decorated with or resembling frills, ruffles, or pleated fabric edging.

Example

"The historical portrait depicted a young girl wearing a frilly white lace collar."

2

Having many nonessential, overly elaborate, or superficial embellishments.

Example

"The editor cut out the frilly prose to make the article more direct and readable."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for frilly
Antonyms
View all antonyms for frilly

• Rhymes for frilly

• Nearby Words

frilled
frilled dragon
frilled lizard
frilly
fringe
fringe-toed lizard
fringecup

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frilly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frilly
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.