lacy

adjective

Definition of lacynext
as in frilly

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Recent Examples of lacy Flea Beetles Adult flea beetles chew tiny, round holes in tomato leaves, giving them a lacy appearance. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026 Next comes quesillo, the Oaxacan cheese pulled into lacy webs, and handfuls of shredded cabbage. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 But just some lacy bras and panties (à la the example above) featuring color combos of NFL teams and maybe some college, too — just in time for Fall. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 Instead, the Emmy nominee posed alongside her fellow Host Committee co-chair, Anthony Vaccarello, who also designed Kravitz’s lacy black Saint Laurent dress. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacy
  1. frilly
  2. flowery
  3. trimmed
Adjective
  • Interestingly, her bandmate Tzuyu’s frilly bloomers with garter-type ties did not fan flames on social media.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
  • Plant species with contrasting textures, such as frilly ferns with the large, bold leaves of hosta.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026
Definition of frilly
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  • Bailee Madison wears a gorgeous gown with flowery detailing at the CeraVe Global CerAwards on June 4 in Los Angeles.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • Pastels match the optimism in the air—even when they’re done in small doses, like a flowery French tip or a lavender square nail, proving that even the tiniest manicure details can capture the magic of the season.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Definition of flowery
Adjective
  • The fix is usually a trimmed hedge and a simple letter.
    — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
  • Prevent ant hills by maintaining trimmed grass, removing debris, tilling soil, and planting pest-repellent herbs like mint or basil.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
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