Meaning
frill, gimmick
- superfluous ornament or unnecessary decoration
- fuss or excessive complication in speech or style
In a sentence
Preferisco uno stile semplice e moderno, del tutto privo di fronzoli.
I prefer a simple, modern style, completely free of frills.
Arriva subito al punto della questione senza troppi fronzoli inutili.
Get straight to the point without too many unnecessary flourishes.
Il locale offre cibo genuino e un servizio rapido, senza fronzoli.
The restaurant offers wholesome food and quick, no-frills service.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fronzolo | masculine · singular |
| fronzoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always used in the plural 'fronzoli'.
- The expression 'senza fronzoli' translates directly to 'no-frills' or 'straightforward'.