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meretriciousness

mer·e·tri·cious
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mer-i-trish-uh s]
    • /ˌmɛr ɪˈtrɪʃ əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mer-i-trish-uh s]
    • /ˌmɛr ɪˈtrɪʃ əs/

Definitions of meretriciousness word

  • adjective meretriciousness alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry. 1
  • adjective meretriciousness based on pretense, deception, or insincerity. 1
  • adjective meretriciousness pertaining to or characteristic of a prostitute. 1
  • noun meretriciousness The property of being meretricious. 1
See all 4 definitions of meretriciousness

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Origin of meretriciousness

First appearance:

before 1620
One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Latin meretrīcius of, pertaining to prostitutes, derivative of meretrīx prostitute, equivalent to mere-, stem of merēre to earn + -trīx -trix; see -ous

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Parts of speech for Meretriciousness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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meretriciousness popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for meretriciousness

noun meretriciousness

  • toy — an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
  • frill — a trimming, as a strip of cloth or lace, gathered at one edge and left loose at the other; ruffle.
  • ornament — an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
  • trinket — a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
  • ostentation — pretentious or conspicuous show, as of wealth or importance; display intended to impress others.
All 20 Synonyms of meretriciousness

Antonyms for meretriciousness

noun meretriciousness

  • plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
Just one Antonym for meretriciousness

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