tawdriness

taw·dry

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [taw-dree]
- /ˈtɔ dri/
- /ˈtɔː.drɪ.nəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [taw-dree]
- /ˈtɔ dri/

Definitions of tawdriness word

adjective tawdriness (of finery, trappings, etc.) gaudy; showy and cheap. 1
adjective tawdriness low or mean; base: tawdry motives. 1
noun tawdriness cheap, gaudy apparel. 1

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Origin of tawdriness

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; short for (Sain)t Audrey lace, i.e., neck lace bought at St. Audrey's Fair in Ely, England; so called after St. Audrey (Old English Aethelthrȳth, died 679), Northumbrian queen and patron saint of Ely, who, according to tradition, died of a throat tumor which she considered just punishment of her youthful liking for neck laces

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Parts of speech for Tawdriness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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tawdriness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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 tawdriness

adv tawdriness

articulately — uttered clearly in distinct syllables.
blatantly — Blatantly is used to add emphasis when you are describing states or situations which you think are bad.
conspicuously — easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error.
deafeningly — to make deaf: The accident deafened him for life.
garishly — crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or elaborate, as clothes or decoration.

noun tawdriness

fanciness — imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner.
fandangle — elaborate ornament
frippery — finery in dress, especially when showy, gaudy, or the like.
fussiness — excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details.
gaudiness — brilliantly or excessively showy: gaudy plumage.

adverb tawdriness

crashingly — extremely; exceedingly
earsplittingly — In an earsplitting way; very loudly.
flashily — sparkling or brilliant, especially in a superficial way or for the moment: a flashy performance.
noisily — making much noise: noisy children.
obstreperously — resisting control or restraint in a difficult manner; unruly.

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