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FRILL Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word frill. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word frill. (close relations)
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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

accessory
noun, adjectiven, adj
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

adornment
nounn
noun

• a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

• the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting

decoration
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)

embellishment
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

flourish
verb, nounv, n
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

ornament
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something used to beautify

verb

• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

• be an ornament to

trim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a state of arrangement or appearance

• a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment

• attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation

• cutting down to the desired size or shape

adjective satellite

• thin and fit

• characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder

• neat and smart in appearance

• severely simple in line or design

verb

• remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

• decorate, as with ornaments

• cut down on; make a reduction in

• balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

• be in equilibrium during a flight

• decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

• cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

• cut closely

• adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used

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

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

Best Hypernyms For FRILL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for frill, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
adornment decoration ornament ornamentation plate
Phrases (1)
external body part

Alternatives for RUFFLE

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