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Frilled

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Fashion DetailPlay
Used to describe a stylish, often feminine feature on clothing that adds texture. SlideThe blouse had frilled sleeves that fluttered as she moved.
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Not Always LiteralPlay
Sometimes 'frilled' describes something that's similar to ruffles but isn't fabric, like icing on a cake. SlideThe cake was decorated with a frilled icing design.
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Visualize WavesPlay
Imagine waves or ripples in water to help understand what frilled edges look like. SlideThe tablecloth had a frilled trim that resembled gentle waves.