1. the quality or state of having many frills; excessive ornamentation or decoration
2. unnecessary or superficial embellishment; pretentious or showy detail
Usage: often used critically

Examples

• The dress was criticized for its excessive frilliness.
• She preferred minimalist design and avoided any frilliness in her home décor.
• The frilliness of the Victorian era is evident in the ornate furniture.
• He dismissed the proposal as full of unnecessary frilliness and no real substance.
• The cake's frilliness made it look impressive but difficult to eat.
• Modern architecture often rejects the frilliness of earlier styles.