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tawdry Definition and Meaning in English (tawdry definition)

adjective
Synonyms:gaudyflashygarish
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Tawdry definition: Describing something that is showy or gaudy but cheap and of poor quality.

Definitions of Tawdry

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something that is showy or gaudy but cheap and of poor quality.

Example Sentences

“She wore a tawdry dress to the party, which looked out of place.”

“The market was filled with tawdry trinkets and souvenirs.”

“His tawdry attempt at humor fell flat with the audience.”

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nountawdriness
adverbtawdrily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

tawdry displaycollocation

A showy but cheap and tasteless exhibition or presentation.

tawdry affaircollocation

A scandalous or morally questionable event or relationship that lacks dignity.

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Tawdry definition: Describing something that is showy or gaudy but cheap and of poor quality.
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'Tawdry' translates to 'tawdry' in English. Tawdry definition: Describing something that is showy or gaudy but cheap and of poor quality.
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