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meritricious

 

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meretricious


Definition:

adjective

  1. apparently attractive but having no real value; superficially appealing.
  2. gaudy; falsely attractive.

Senses:

1. Appearing charming or attractive, but lacking real value.

2. Showy or flashy, but lacking taste.

Usage:

1. She bought a meretricious necklace that turned out to be made of plastic.

2. The hotel's meretricious decorations made it look luxurious, but the service was terrible.

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