Meretricious

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What Does Meretricious Mean?

  • 华而不实的
  • 徒有其表的
  • 伪善的

Meretricious Pronunciation

/ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

Meretricious Definition

adjective

Definition

Attractive in a superficial or showy way but lacking real value or significance.

In ZH

表面吸引人但缺乏真正价值或意义的。

How to Use Meretricious in a Sentence

  • The meretricious decor of the hotel did not impress the guests.
  • Her meretricious charm quickly faded once she started speaking.
  • He was drawn to the meretricious advertisements that promised quick riches.
  • The novel was criticized for its meretricious style and shallow characters.
  • Many products are designed to be meretricious, attracting consumers with flashy packaging.

Synonyms for Meretricious