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"Attracting attention through flashy or vulgar displays, but lacking genuine value or substance; tawdry." more

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The advertisement promised a meretricious solution to lose weight quickly.
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The magician's meretricious costume dazzled the audience during the magic show.
The toy looked meretricious with its flashy lights and exaggerated features.
Maria received a meretricious bracelet that sparkled with fake gemstones for her birthday.
The carnival had many meretricious games that attracted children with bright colors and loud sounds.

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Meretricious

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adjectiveAttracting attention through flashy or vulgar displays, but lacking genuine value or substance; tawdry.

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Last Updated On: March 9, 2024
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