frothier; frothiest
1
: full of or consisting of froth
2
a
: gaily frivolous or light in content or treatment : insubstantial
a frothy comedy
b
: made of light thin material
Examples of frothy in a Sentence
a frothy dessert made of whipped egg whites and fruit puree
a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat
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When hot, use a milk frother or blender to combine until smooth, frothy, and fully blended.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Dujancourt’s hauntingly beautiful gowns were a mixture of chunky Argyle knit, delicate lace and frothy tulle ruffle — but the sum was greater than its parts.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
It’s whisked into a frothy custard.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
SoFi’s Thomas worries that the market may be too frothy, although—given the Fed will likely continue cutting—that froth will be around for a while.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Dujancourt’s hauntingly beautiful gowns were a mixture of chunky Argyle knit, delicate lace and frothy tulle ruffle — but the sum was greater than its parts.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
It’s whisked into a frothy custard.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
SoFi’s Thomas worries that the market may be too frothy, although—given the Fed will likely continue cutting—that froth will be around for a while.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frothy
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frothy. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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