Synonyms for lathery

Most common

frothy · foamy · sudsy

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Resembling or covered in lather.

   This new shaving cream isn't as lathery as the old stuff: there just aren't as many bubbles to be had.

Example sentences

• frothy The coffee is here, it ended up frothy.
• foamy This type of bug will cover itself in its own foamy spittle while it feeds.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

foamy², sudsy

6 letters

frothy²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (foamy² = 2 syllables).