
Frilled
Fashion Detail
Used to describe a stylish, often feminine feature on clothing that adds texture.
The blouse had frilled sleeves that fluttered as she moved.
Not Always Literal
Sometimes 'frilled' describes something that's similar to ruffles but isn't fabric, like icing on a cake.
The cake was decorated with a frilled icing design.
Visualize Waves
Imagine waves or ripples in water to help understand what frilled edges look like.
The tablecloth had a frilled trim that resembled gentle waves.
Compare with
DecorateEmbellishFlounceFlutedGatherOrnamentPleatRuffle
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