Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Tawdry.
Tawdry - as an adjective satellite
Tastelessly showy
Example: "A flash car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brassy11cheap12flash11flashy15garish10gaudy10gimcrack19loud5meretricious16tacky14tatty8Made of inferior workmanship and materials
Example: "Cheapjack moviemaking...that feeds on the low taste of the mob"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheapjack29shoddy14Tawdry - as a noun
Tawdry lace.
Anything gaudy and cheap; pretentious finery.
Tawdry - as an adjective
(of clothing, appearance, etc.) cheap and gaudy; showy.
(of character, behavior, situations, etc.) unseemly, base, shameful.
Example Sentences
"She wore a tawdry necklace that clashed with her elegant dress."
"The party decorations were rather tawdry, with bright, cheap-looking streamers and balloons."
"The hotel room was adorned with tawdry paintings and outdated furniture."
"He felt embarrassed for his tawdry behavior at the party last night."
"The tabloid newspaper is known for its tawdry stories about celebrities."
Word Game Points
Is TAWDRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tawdry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TAWDRY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is TAWDRY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tawdry is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTAWDRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is TAWDRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tawdry is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTAWDRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.