frothy

IPA/ˈfrɒθi/
KK[frˈɔθi]IPA/ˈfrɔːθi/

frothy — 形容詞

  • frothypositive
  • frothiercomparative
  • frothiestsuperlative

1. describes a drink or other liquid that has many small white bubbles floating on

1.形容詞B1
釋義

泡沫的

液體表面有細小白色泡沫的

describes a drink or other liquid that has many small white bubbles floating on its top surface, often because it has been stirred, poured, or shaken.

例句

Erik ordered a cappuccino with a thick frothy top and cinnamon on it.

Erik 點了一杯奶泡濃厚、上面灑了肉桂粉的卡布奇諾。

frothy + noun for drink description

The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving a frothy white line along the shore.

海浪拍打岩石，在岸邊留下一道白色的泡沫線。

同義詞
  • foamy

    more general; can describe sea foam or soap lather as well as drinks

  • bubbly

    less formal and often used for carbonated drinks or lively personality

反義詞
  • flat

    describes a drink that has lost its bubbles or fizz

  • still

    describes a liquid without bubbles or movement

文法句型

frothy + noun (coffee, beer, waves, etc.)

常見錯誤

❌The cappuccino has frothy.' (missing a noun)
✅The cappuccino has a frothy top.
💡frothy is an adjective, not a noun; it must modify a noun.
❌The water is frothy because I added soap.' (unnatural for clear liquids)
✅The water is covered in frothy suds because I added soap.
💡frothy typically describes a visible layer of bubbles, not just any bubbles.

2. describes a book, film, show, or conversation that is entertaining and easy to e

2.形容詞B2
釋義

娛樂的

內容有趣但缺乏深度或價值

describes a book, film, show, or conversation that is entertaining and easy to enjoy but has little depth, important meaning, or lasting value — like a light comedy you watch and forget.

例句

The movie was a frothy romantic comedy that made everyone laugh but offered no real insight into relationships.

那部電影是一部淺薄的浪漫喜劇，讓大家笑個不停，但對人際關係沒有真正的見解。

frothy + noun for describing light entertainment

Rodrigo picked up a frothy magazine article about celebrity parties to read on the train.

Rodrigo 隨手拿起一本關於名人派對的娛樂雜誌，打算在火車上看。

同義詞
  • lightweight

    more neutral; can describe content that is intentionally or unintentionally trivial

  • superficial

    more negative; suggests the content fails to address important matters

  • frivolous

    more disapproving; suggests the content is silly or wasteful

反義詞
  • serious

    describes content that deals with important topics in depth

  • profound

    describes content that offers deep meaning or insight

文法句型

frothy + noun (comedy, novel, conversation, etc.)

用法筆記

This sense is almost always used before a noun (frothy comedy, frothy novel). It carries a slightly dismissive tone — the speaker suggests the content is fun but trivial.

常見錯誤

❌This novel is frothy, I learned a lot from it.' (contradicts the meaning)
✅This novel is frothy, perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
💡frothy content is lightweight, not educational or profound.
❌The documentary was frothy and informative.' (mixing registers)
✅The documentary was lightweight and frothy, not the serious analysis I expected.
💡frothy implies a lack of depth, so it clashes with words like "informative" or "serious".

3. used in fashion and textiles to describe fabric or clothing that is light, thin,

3.形容詞B2
釋義

輕盈的

布料輕柔細緻、會飄動的

used in fashion and textiles to describe fabric or clothing that is light, thin, and often layered, so that it resembles a soft, airy mass of foam or bubbles — typically for dresses, veils, lace, curtains, or decorative trims.

例句

Zola wore a frothy white summer dress with layers of thin cotton to the beach party.

Zola 穿著一件輕盈的白色薄棉夏季洋裝去海灘派對。

frothy + noun for describing delicate clothing

The bedroom windows were covered in frothy lace curtains that floated in the breeze.

臥室的窗戶掛著輕柔的蕾絲窗簾，隨風飄動。

同義詞
  • airy

    more general; describes anything that feels light and open

  • delicate

    emphasises the fine, easily-damaged quality of the material

  • diaphanous

    formal; describes fabric so thin it is almost transparent

反義詞
  • heavy

    describes thick, dense fabric like wool or denim

  • stiff

    describes fabric that does not move or flow easily

文法句型

frothy + noun (dress, fabric, lace, etc.)

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: sense 1 describes a liquid that actually has bubbles on its surface; sense 3 describes fabric or clothing that looks light, airy, and layered like foam, but has no literal bubbles. The comparison is purely visual and structural. This sense is restricted to fashion journalism, bridal descriptions, and interior decorating contexts.