frilly vs gauzy

frilly

adj
  • Having frills; frilled. 

  • Over-elaborate or showy in character or appearance. 

gauzy

adj
  • vague or elusive 

  • light; giving the effect of haze 

  • Resembling gauze; light, thin, translucent. 

  • tinged with tenderness and warmth; dewy-eyed, romantic 

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