Synonyms for

Lacy

Verb / ˈleɪsi: / Another word for lacy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

made of or resembling lace

Synonyms & similar words

weblike netted netlike lacelike webbed webby lace-like lacey netted filigreed openwork ornamented embroidered decorated frilly frothy frivolous fluffy airy light delicate ethereal transparent diaphanous sheer

Synonyms by register

Formal

delicate intricate filigree

Informal

netty holey airy

Literary

ethereal gossamer diaphanous

Antonyms

solid plain unadorned heavy dense opaque

Common collocations

  • lacy pattern
  • lacy fabric
  • lacy trim
  • lacy design
  • lacy edge
  • lacy doily
  • lacy veil

Word family

noun lace
adjective lacy

Usage note

Describes something with an open, delicate, and intricate pattern, often resembling lace. It can also describe something light and airy in texture or appearance.

Example sentences

  1. The curtains in her bedroom were lacy and white.
  2. She loved the lacy details on her new blouse.
  3. Her mother's wedding dress had beautiful lacy sleeves.
  4. The cake was decorated with lacy icing.
  5. She wore a lacy shawl to keep warm.

Quotes

  • "She wore a lacy, black dress that flowed around her like smoke." - Cassandra Clare
  • "Her dress was lacy and white, like a wedding cake." - Sarah Addison Allen
  • "She wore a lacy, pink dress that matched her lipstick." - Jennifer Rardin

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