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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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 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

lacy

adjective
lacier; laciest
: resembling or consisting of lace

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