adverb
- in a manner characterized by or producing froth; with foam or bubbles
- in a manner that is insubstantial, superficial, or lacking in depth or seriousness
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The waves crashed frothily against the rocks.
- The cappuccino was topped frothily with steamed milk.
- He spoke frothily about the topic, offering no real insights.
- The speaker's frothily delivered remarks impressed no one.
- The sea churned frothily during the storm.
- She laughed frothily, her words lacking any genuine substance.