adj
Uncommon
lacy
LAY-see
Lacy (adj) means Made of lace, or resembling the delicate, patterned look of lace. Example: “She wore a lacy white blouse to the garden party.”
adj
1
Made of lace, or resembling the delicate, patterned look of lace.
"She wore a lacy white blouse to the garden party."
How to use lacy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking like lace — delicate, patterned, and often see-through.
Common pairings
lacy trim
lacy pattern
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Word forms
- Comparative
- lacier
- Superlative
- laciest
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She wore a _____ white blouse to the garden party.
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What does “lacy” mean?
The word “lacy” means made of lace, or resembling the delicate, patterned look of lace. In plain terms, looking like lace — delicate, patterned, and often see-through.
How do you pronounce “lacy”?
“Lacy” is pronounced LAY-see (/ˈleɪ.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “lacy” in a sentence?
Here is “lacy” used in a sentence: “She wore a lacy white blouse to the garden party.”
What part of speech is “lacy”?
“Lacy” is an adjective.
Is “lacy” a common word?
“Lacy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
