Definition

In a manner that produces or resembles froth, often light and bubbly.

Example

The coffee was served frothily, with a thick layer of foam on top.

Conversation

Did you see how that coffee shop makes their drinks so frothily?

Yeah, I love how it adds to the texture of the coffee.

Exactly! It makes the experience so much better.

For sure, I always look for that when I order my cappuccino.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Frothily → It is formed from "froth" (from Old English *froþ*, meaning a bubbling or foam) and "-ily" (a suffix forming adverbs, meaning in a manner of). The word "frothily" means in a manner that produces or resembles froth or foam.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'bubbling' or 'foamy' ('froth') and how it behaves 'in a manner' ('-ily'). This helps you remember that 'frothily' describes something that is foamy or bubbly in its action.

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