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

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 notes

In plain EnglishLooking like lace — delicate, patterned, and often see-through.

Common pairings

lacy trim lacy pattern

Word forms

lacier comparative, laciest superlative

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Rhymes for lacy

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Frequently asked questions

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.