FRILLS Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word frills. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| trappings | nounn | |||||
noun • (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel | ||||||
| trimmings | nounn | |||||
noun • the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity) | ||||||
| accessories | nounn | |||||
noun • clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing • a supplementary component that improves capability • someone who helps another person commit a crime adjective satellite • aiding and abetting in a crime • furnishing added support | ||||||
| adornments | nounn | |||||
noun • a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness • the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting | ||||||
| decorations | nounn | |||||
noun • something used to beautify • an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event • the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) | ||||||
| embellishments | nounn | |||||
noun • elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail • a superfluous ornament • the act of adding extraneous decorations to something | ||||||
| extras | nounn | |||||
noun • a minor actor in crowd scenes • an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis) • something additional of the same kind adverb • unusually or exceptionally adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required • added to a regular schedule • further or added | ||||||
| flourishes | verbv | |||||
noun • a showy gesture • an ornamental embellishment in writing • a display of ornamental speech or language • the act of waving • (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments verb • grow vigorously • make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance • move or swing back and forth | ||||||
| ornaments | nounn | |||||
noun • something used to beautify verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be an ornament to | ||||||
| flounce | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim • the act of walking with exaggerated jerky motions verb • walk emphatically | ||||||
| furbelow | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim | ||||||
| ruffle | verbv | |||||
noun • a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim • a high tight collar • a noisy fight verb • stir up (water) so as to form ripples • trouble or vex • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others • discompose • twitch or flutter • mix so as to make a random order or arrangement • erect or fluff up • disturb the smoothness of • pleat or gather into a ruffle | ||||||
| falderol | nounn | |||||
noun • ornamental objects of no great value | ||||||
| folderal | nounn | |||||
noun • ornamental objects of no great value | ||||||
| gimcrack | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • ornamental objects of no great value adjective satellite • tastelessly showy | ||||||
| gimcrackery | nounn | |||||
noun • ornamental objects of no great value | ||||||
| nonsense | nounn | |||||
noun • a message that seems to convey no meaning • ornamental objects of no great value adjective satellite • having no intelligible meaning | ||||||
| ruff | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal • a high tight collar • common Eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season • (card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit verb • play a trump | ||||||
| trumpery | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • nonsensical talk or writing • ornamental objects of no great value | ||||||
