frilly

IPA/ˈfrɪli/
KK[frˈɪli]IPA/ˈfrɪli/

frilly — adjective

  • frillypositive
  • frilliercomparative
  • frilliestsuperlative

1. decorated with many ruffles, lace, or other ornamental trims sewn onto the surfa

1.形容詞B1
釋義

decorated with many ruffles, lace, or other ornamental trims sewn onto the surface, making something look fancy or richly decorated.

例句

The little girl wore a frilly pink dress to her cousin's birthday party.

collocation: frilly + clothing item (dress / blouse / skirt)

Aunt Rosa hung frilly white curtains in every window of the old farmhouse.

collocation: frilly + home decor (curtains / tablecloth)

同義詞
  • ruffled

    specifically refers to gathered strips of fabric, a sub-type of frilly decoration

  • lacy

    made of or resembling delicate openwork fabric; more delicate and airy than frilly

  • ornate

    elaborately decorated; a more formal word that can describe architecture or objects, not just fabric

  • fussy

    overly decorated in a way that seems excessive; carries a stronger negative tone

反義詞
  • plain

    without any decoration or pattern

  • simple

    not elaborate or showy

文法句型

frilly + noun (dress, curtain, blouse)

用法筆記

Common in fashion and home-decor contexts. Can carry a mildly negative connotation of being overly ornate or fussy, especially in British English.

常見錯誤

❌She wore a frilly necklace.
✅She wore a frilly blouse.
💡'frilly' describes fabric with sewn-on ruffles or lace, not standalone accessories like jewelry.
❌The frilly seemed old-fashioned.
✅The frilly dress seemed old-fashioned.
💡'frilly' is an adjective; it must modify a noun, not be used as a noun itself.