frilly

adjective

Definition of frillynext
as in showy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frilly
  1. showy
  2. flamboyant
  3. exuberant
  4. extravagant
  5. ostentatious
  6. grandiose
  7. overwrought
  8. elegant
Adjective
  • Luckily, the showy bracts can hold their colors for months.
    Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • For starters, the director suggested that Abrams get rid of the showy flash-forward scene that the script originally started with, begrudgingly written by Abrams upon the insistence of some who tried to convince him that the kick-off needed a catchy hook.
    Tomris Laffly, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of showy
Adjective
  • Foxx’s ability to inhabit various characters—from the flamboyant Wanda to the suave boxer Willie Beamen in Any Given Sunday—established him as a versatile entertainer capable of moving seamlessly between comedy and drama.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
  • As Macrinus, Washington gives a flamboyant, Machiavellian performance.
    Fred Topel, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of flamboyant
Adjective
  • This production of one of the most difficult works in the Sondheim canon made an abstract musical about the opening up of Japan to Western trade in the 19th century vivid, exuberant and provocatively resonant.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Plus: Jonathan Blitzer on the coming immigration crackdown Richard Brody’s best movies of 2024 Essential works of Native American history Photograph by Kirk West / Getty Amanda Petrusich Staff writer The winter holidays can be joyous, exuberant, warming.
    Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of exuberant
Adjective
  • Social media footage also has shown Syrians touring the Assads’ opulent estates, revealing extravagant decor and possessions out of reach for many who lived through the country’s civil war since 2011.
    Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Every year, the Kardashian-Jenners host an extravagant Christmas Eve bash equipped with over-the-top decorations and activities at one of their sprawling Southern California mansions.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of extravagant
Adjective
  • Hyman and his team also concocted a devilish backstory for Tony to explain some of his ostentatious wealth.
    Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Both have wires in them to facilitate various ostentatious display options.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of ostentatious
Adjective
  • Marshall was known for his use of ornate and grandiose designs, which often features intricate details and luxurious materials, according to the Benjamin Marshall Society.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The Tuscan-style villa is grandiose in every sense of the word.
    Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of grandiose
Adjective
  • Box office glory didn’t override the reservation enough Tony voters clearly had about its overwrought anthems, ungainly storytelling and heavy-handed politics.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Public spaces are upscale but not overwrought, with lots of inviting seating and dining spaces.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of overwrought
Adjective
  • The interiors are sophisticated and elegant without an ounce of tacky, in-your-face tropical aesthetic of pastels and seashells.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Seat adjustment hardware is new and elegant, offering smooth, curved representation of the fixtures that have been a staple in Mercedes vehicles for a decade.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of elegant
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