meretriciousness
/,meri'triʃəsnis/
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The advertisement's meretriciousness was obvious in its gaudy colors and exaggerated claims.
Definition
Noun: 1. Tasteless or gaudy showiness; flashy attractiveness that lacks genuine quality or substance. Refers to something that is superficially attractive but actually cheap, vulgar, or deceptive in its appeal. 2. A false or deceptive appearance of truth, value, or plausibility; speciousness. Refers to an argument, claim, or presentation that seems plausible or attractive on the surface but is fundamentally flawed or insincere.
Usage and Examples
- The meretriciousness of the casino's decor, with its bright neon lights and fake gold, was overwhelming.
- Critics dismissed the politician's speech as pure meretriciousness, full of emotional appeals but devoid of factual substance.
- The meretriciousness of the advertisement promised luxury, but the product was poorly made.
Advanced Usage
- "The meretriciousness of...": A common construction used to criticize the flashy, deceptive quality of something.
- The meretriciousness of the film's special effects could not hide its weak plot.
Variants and Related Words
- Meretricious (adjective): Having the quality of meretriciousness; tastelessly showy or deceptively attractive.
- They were fooled by the meretricious charms of the salesperson.
- Speciousness (noun): Superficial plausibility that is misleading. This is a close synonym, especially for the second definition concerning false arguments.
Synonyms
- Gaudiness
- Flashiness
- Tawdriness
- Garishness
- Speciousness
- Deceptiveness
Antonyms
- Genuineness
- Authenticity
- Elegance
- Simplicity
- Sincerity
- Substantiality
The advertisement's meretriciousness was obvious in its gaudy colors and exaggerated claims.
Noun
- tasteless showiness
- an appearance of truth that is false or deceptive; seeming plausibility
- the speciousness of his argument