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TAWDRY

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Tawdry.

Tawdry - as an adjective satellite

Tastelessly showy

Example: "A flash car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brassy11cheap12flash11flashy15garish10gaudy10gimcrack19loud5meretricious16tacky14tatty8

Made of inferior workmanship and materials

Example: "Cheapjack moviemaking...that feeds on the low taste of the mob"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheapjack29shoddy14

Tawdry - 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"The hotel room was adorned with tawdry paintings and outdated furniture."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."
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Word Game Points

Is TAWDRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tawdry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
TAWDRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TAWDRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tawdry is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TAWDRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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