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FRILLS Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word frills. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word frills. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for FRILLS

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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

Best Hypernyms For FRILLS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for frills, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
adornment decoration ornament ornamentation plate trimmings accessories adornments decorations embellishments extras
Phrases (1)
external body part

Alternatives for TRAPPINGS

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