faddish
/'fædiʃ/ Cách viết khác : (faddy) /'fædi/
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Definition
Adjective 1. Intensely fashionable for a short time: Describes something that is very popular or trendy for a brief period, often without lasting significance or depth. It implies a temporary, often superficial, craze.
Usage and Examples
- As an adjective:
- The faddish diet promised quick results but was soon forgotten. (It was a temporary, intensely popular trend.)
- He avoids faddish clothing styles, preferring classic designs. (He avoids styles that are only briefly in fashion.)
- The toy was a faddish success, selling millions before demand vanished. (Its popularity was intense but very short-lived.)
Advanced Usage
- "Faddishness" (noun): The quality or state of being faddish.
- The faddishness of the tech industry makes it hard to predict lasting trends.
- Used to describe concepts, behaviors, or products that gain rapid, widespread attention which then fades quickly.
Variants and Related Words
- Fad (noun): The trend or craze itself.
- Pet rocks were a famous fad of the 1970s.
- Faddy (adjective): A less common variant with the same meaning as 'faddish'.
- She has faddy tastes in music, loving a new band every month.
Synonyms
- Trendy: Currently fashionable or popular.
- Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time (more formal).
- Passing: Not permanent; transient.
Antonyms
- Classic: Of lasting significance and style.
- Timeless: Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
- Enduring: Lasting over a long period.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- A flash in the pan: Something that promises great success but fails quickly, similar to a fad.
- Many tech startups are just a flash in the pan, not lasting businesses.
- Here today, gone tomorrow: Describes something temporary or short-lived, often used for fads.
- Fashion trends can be here today, gone tomorrow.
Adjective
- intensely fashionable for a short time