frill | Definition of frill

Synonyms and Antonyms of frill

1 a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming

I just had to sew the frill onto the bottom of the skirt and the dress was finished

Synonyms of frill

flounce, furbelow, ruffle

Words Related to frill

border, edging, fringe, trim

plait, pleat, ruff

bunting, skirting

2 something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

didn't get any food or drinks on the no-frills flight

Synonyms of frill

amenity, comfort, extra, indulgence, luxury, superfluity

Words Related to frill

extravagance, nonessential

dainty, delicacy, nicety, treat

accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), bells and whistles, option

Antonyms of frill

basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement

3 something that decorates or beautifies

a birthday cake decorated with frills like edible glitter

Synonyms of frill

adornment, beautifier, caparison, decoration, doodad, embellisher, embellishment, garnish, garnishment, garniture, ornament, ornamentation, setoff, trim

Words Related to frill

apparel, bells and whistles, blazonry, bric-a-brac, chichi, emblazonry, filigree, finery, foofaraw, frippery, frosting, froufrou

fal-lal, flounce, flourish, furbelow, ruffle

enhancement, enrichment, improvement

appliqué, embossment, embroidery, fancywork

bedizenment, gilt, glitter

design, figure, pattern

furnishings, regalia, trappings

Near Antonyms of frill

blemish, defacement, disfigurement, scar

blot, spot, stain