Pronunciation: /ˈfrɪpəri/
noun frivolous or unnecessary ornamentation or decoration
A1 I don't like to wear too much frippery, I prefer simple clothes.
A2 She thought the decorations were just frippery, unnecessary and over-the-top.
B1 The designer's collection was criticized for its excessive use of frippery and lack of practicality.
B2 The elaborate frippery on the dress made it stand out among the other designs.
C1 The wealthy socialite was known for her love of luxury and frippery in all aspects of her life.
C2 The museum curator decided to remove all the frippery from the exhibit to focus on the true artistic value of the pieces.
adjective relating to something characterized by frivolous or unnecessary decoration
A1 She wore a frippery dress to the party.
A2 The room was decorated with frippery ornaments.
B1 The shop sold a variety of frippery items like fake flowers and glittery trinkets.
B2 The wealthy socialite was known for her love of frippery accessories.
C1 The artist incorporated elements of frippery into her avant-garde sculptures.
C2 The minimalist designer eschewed frippery in favor of clean lines and simple shapes.
formal The royal family is known for their avoidance of frippery in their attire.
informal I don't understand why she always wears so much frippery, it's too much.
slang She's all about that frippery life, always decked out in the latest trends.
figurative His speech was filled with frippery, lacking any substance or real meaning.
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