tawdriness (Meaning)

Wordnet

tawdriness (n)

tasteless showiness

Webster

tawdriness (n.)

Quality or state of being tawdry.

tawdriness Sentence Examples

  1. The tawdriness of the costume jewelry made it a poor substitute for genuine articles.
  2. The tawdry décor of the nightclub clashed with the sophisticated image it aspired to.
  3. The singer's stage presence was ruined by the tawdry outfits they wore.
  4. The politician's speeches were tainted by a sense of tawdriness, detracting from their credibility.
  5. The tawdry reputation of the town discouraged visitors and hindered its economic development.
  6. The tawdriness of the magazine covers belied the serious content within.
  7. The tawdry behavior of the socialite shocked and disgusted even her closest friends.
  8. The tawdry glamour of the celebrity photo shoot was seen as a desperate attempt at attention.
  9. The tawdry gifts exchanged at the party reflected the superficiality of the relationships present.
  10. The tawdriness of the city's underbelly was a stark contrast to the shiny façade it presented to the world.

FAQs About the word tawdriness

tasteless showinessQuality or state of being tawdry.

vulgarity, extravagance, luxuriance, magnificence, opulence, luridness, richness, sumptuousness, adornment, luxuriousness

plainness, austerity, severity, simplicity, austerity,severity, restraint, modesty, simplicity, plainness

The tawdriness of the costume jewelry made it a poor substitute for genuine articles.

The tawdry décor of the nightclub clashed with the sophisticated image it aspired to.

The singer's stage presence was ruined by the tawdry outfits they wore.

The politician's speeches were tainted by a sense of tawdriness, detracting from their credibility.