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

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The meretricious praise in the review did little justice to the film's true artistic merits.
The novel's meretricious plot twists left readers yearning for more depth and substance.

Meretricious

mer-i-trish-uhs
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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