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frill

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Synonyms and Antonyms of FRILL

a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming <I just had to sew the frill onto the bottom of the skirt and the dress was finished>

Synonyms flounce, frill, furbelow

Related Words border, edging, fringe, trim; plait, pleat, ruff; bunting, skirting

something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary <didn't get any food or drinks on the no-frills flight>

Synonyms amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, superfluity

Related Words extravagance, nonessential; dainty, delicacy, nicety, treat; accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), bells and whistles, option

Antonyms basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement

something that decorates or beautifies <a birthday cake decorated with frills like edible glitter>

Synonyms adornment, beautifier, caparison, doodad, embellisher, embellishment, frill, garnish, garnishment, garniture, ornament, ornamentation, setoff, trim

Near Antonyms blemish, defacement, disfigurement, scar; blot, spot, stain

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