Frilled
adjective
Having a border or edge that is waved or ruffled.
She wore a dress with a frilled collar.
Often appears as...
- frilled collar
- frilled edges
adjective
Having a sail-like membrane along the back in certain animals, like lizards.
The frilled lizard spread its neck frill in a defensive posture.
Often appears as...
- frilled lizard
- frilled dragon
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Having a border or edge that is waved or ruffled.
She wore a dress with a frilled collar.
Often appears as...
- frilled collar
- frilled edges
adjective
Having a sail-like membrane along the back in certain animals, like lizards.
The frilled lizard spread its neck frill in a defensive posture.
Often appears as...
- frilled lizard
- frilled dragon
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Detail
Used to describe a stylish, often feminine feature on clothing that adds texture.
The blouse had frilled sleeves that fluttered as she moved.
Pro Tip 2/3Not 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Visualize 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Detail
Used to describe a stylish, often feminine feature on clothing that adds texture.
The blouse had frilled sleeves that fluttered as she moved.
Pro Tip 2/3Not 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Visualize 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Detail
Used to describe a stylish, often feminine feature on clothing that adds texture.
The blouse had frilled sleeves that fluttered as she moved.
Pro Tip 2/3Not 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Visualize 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.
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Video examples
Freaky Lizard PIPE National...
animals including the frilled lizard the frill is that rough like collar it uses to bluff its enemies like feral cats now here's the frill at half-staff look let's go all the way with this thing
Video examples
Freaky Lizard PIPE National...
animals including the frilled lizard the frill is that rough like collar it uses to bluff its enemies like feral cats now here's the frill at half-staff look let's go all the way with this thing
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