trumpery (Meaning)
trumpery (n)
nonsensical talk or writing
ornamental objects of no great value
trumpery (n.)
Deceit; fraud.
Something serving to deceive by false show or pretense; falsehood; deceit; worthless but showy matter; hence, things worn out and of no value; rubbish.
trumpery (a.)
Worthless or deceptive in character.
Synonyms & Antonyms of trumpery
trumpery Sentence Examples
- The antique store was filled with trumpery, cheaply made replicas passed off as valuable relics.
- Despite its lavish appearance, the mansion was adorned with trumpery furnishings that lacked substance.
- She saw through his façade of charm, recognizing it as mere trumpery to hide his true intentions.
- The politician's promises turned out to be nothing but trumpery, empty words to win votes.
- Amongst the treasures, there were hidden gems, but most of the collection was trumpery.
- His extravagant lifestyle was built on a foundation of trumpery, with no real substance behind it.
- The market was flooded with trumpery merchandise, making it difficult to find anything of genuine value.
- Despite her humble background, she had no interest in the trumpery of the elite social scene.
- His grand speeches were full of trumpery, designed to manipulate rather than inspire.
- The art gallery displayed a mixture of masterpieces and trumpery, challenging visitors to discern the difference.
FAQs About the word trumpery
nonsensical talk or writing, ornamental objects of no great valueDeceit; fraud., Something serving to deceive by false show or pretense; falsehood; deceit; wort
terrible, coarse, common, rotten, inferior, useless, bad, poor,cheap, worthless
high-grade, excellent,fine, handsome, good, superior, first-class, excellent, elegant, first-class
The antique store was filled with trumpery, cheaply made replicas passed off as valuable relics.
Despite its lavish appearance, the mansion was adorned with trumpery furnishings that lacked substance.
She saw through his façade of charm, recognizing it as mere trumpery to hide his true intentions.
The politician's promises turned out to be nothing but trumpery, empty words to win votes.
