adjective
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a frilly nightgown
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Above us, a massive chandelier in sugar-doll pink cascades down in frilly waves.
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But in austere, plain-Jane face it seems unrelated to the next-door cousin that flies high in lacy, frilly stonework.
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Clean bright bubbles form a frilly ruff around my neck.
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Clive wanted to see the manager with a broken nose, blood on his dicky bow and frilly shirt front.
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I've always wanted to be a frilly bloomer!
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The frilly curtains on the wall?
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They reacted against factory-produced Victorian furniture with its frilly fretwork, clawed feet and laminated woods.
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Women in white boots, short shorts and frilly cowgirl outfits kicked up their heels on it.