frothily

frothily
froth NOUN 1) a mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, or salivating. 2) impure matter that rises to the surface of liquid. 3) worthless or insubstantial talk, ideas, or activities.
VERB form, produce, or contain froth.
DERIVATIVES frothily adverb frothy adjective.
ORIGIN Old Norse.

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  • Frothily — Froth i*ly, adv. In a frothy manner. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • frothily — adverb In a frothy way. Beer cascaded frothily over the side of the glass …   Wiktionary

  • frothily — adverb in a frothy manner the champagne poured frothily into the glasses • Derived from adjective: ↑frothy * * * thə̇lē, th , li adverb : in a frothy manner * * * frothˈily adverb • • • Main Entry …   Useful english dictionary

  • frothily — adverb see frothy …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • frothily — See frothy. * * * …   Universalium

  • frothily — adv. in a frothy manner, in a foamy manner; superficially …   English contemporary dictionary

  • frothily — froth·i·ly …   English syllables

  • frothy — frothily, adv. frothiness, n. /fraw thee, froth ee/, adj., frothier, frothiest. 1. of, like, or having froth; foamy. 2. unsubstantial; trifling; shallow; empty. [1525 35; FROTH + Y1] * * * …   Universalium

  • foamingly — foam ing*ly, adv. With foam; frothily. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • frothy — adjective (frothier; est) Date: 15th century 1. full of or consisting of froth 2. a. gaily frivolous or light in content or treatment ; insubstantial < a frothy comedy > b. made of light thin material • frothily adverb • …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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