tacky (Meaning)
tacky (s)
(of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch
tastelessly showy
tacky (a.)
Sticky; adhesive; raw; -- said of paint, varnish, etc., when not well dried.
Dowdy, shabby, or neglected in appearance; unkempt.
tacky (n.)
An ill-conditioned, ill-fed, or neglected horse; also, a person in a like condition.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tacky
Synonyms:
- dowdy
- incorrect
- unsuitable
- wrong
- tasteless
- cheap
- cheesy
- inappropriate
- trashy
- inelegant
- unfashionable
Antonyms:
- proper
- correct
- tasteful
- stylish
- suitable
- ritzy
- exquisite
- fitting
- elegant
- correct
- sophisticated
- appropriate
- fashionable
- simple
- fashionable
- fine
- fitting
- seemly
- exquisite
- posh
- classy
- stylish
- proper
- ritzy
- smart
- seemly
- tasteful
- classy
- classic
- chic
- classic
- elegant
- sophisticated
- posh
- smart
- simple
- right
- chic
- fine
- becoming
- becoming
- appropriate
- suitable
- right
tacky Sentence Examples
- The tacky decorations on the Christmas tree clashed horribly with the elegant ornaments.
- The tacky plastic flowers on the table made the room look cheap and uninviting.
- His tacky suit screamed "bargain basement" and made him the laughingstock of the party.
- The tacky lampshades with mismatched patterns sent shivers down my spine.
- The tacky souvenirs on the airport shelves were a testament to the poor taste of their creators.
- The tacky gift he gave me was so embarrassing that I couldn't bring myself to put it on display.
- The tacky magazine covers were filled with sensationalist stories designed to appeal to the lowest common denominator.
- The tacky advertisement on the billboard was an eyesore that distracted drivers and pedestrians alike.
- The tacky decor of the motel room made me question the sanity of its interior designer.
- The tacky glitter and sequins on her dress were so over-the-top that they made her look like a walking disco ball.
FAQs About the word tacky
(of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch, tastelessly showySticky; adhesive; raw; -- said of paint, varnish,
dowdy, incorrect, unsuitable, wrong, tasteless, cheap, cheesy,inappropriate, trashy, inelegant
proper, correct, tasteful, stylish, suitable, ritzy, exquisite, fitting, elegant, correct
The tacky decorations on the Christmas tree clashed horribly with the elegant ornaments.
The tacky plastic flowers on the table made the room look cheap and uninviting.
His tacky suit screamed "bargain basement" and made him the laughingstock of the party.
The tacky lampshades with mismatched patterns sent shivers down my spine.
