Frippery

Pro Tip 1/3

Visual Mislead

Indicates something might dazzle the eyes but lacks substance or practical value.

Expensive gadgets are often mere fripperies that offer more style than function.

Pro Tip 2/3

Easily Tempted

Be aware of purchases made on a whim, often driven by the appearance, not usefulness.

Tourists sometimes buy fripperies, allured by their novelty, only to discard them later.

Pro Tip 3/3

Negative Tone

Often used to criticize or express disapproval of something considered unnecessary.

The critic dismissed the film's elaborate costumes as mere frippery.