meretriciousness

[US]//ˌmer.ɪˈtrɪʃ.əs.nəs//
[UK]//ˌmer.ɪˈtrɪʃ.əs.nəs//

Translation

n.The quality of being apparently attractive but actually having little value or being insincere.; The characteristic of being gaudy, tastelessly showy, or related to prostitution.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

meretriciousness of

sheer meretriciousness

meretriciousness and artifice

avoiding meretriciousness

meretriciousness in writing

mask of meretriciousness

meretriciousness of style

reeking of meretriciousness

exposing meretriciousness

beneath meretriciousness

Example Sentences

the meretriciousness of the advertisement was evident in its exaggerated claims and flashy graphics.

she detected the meretriciousness behind his charming facade and diplomatic words.

the movie's meretriciousness could not disguise its shallow plot and one-dimensional characters.

his argument possessed a surface brilliance that masked its fundamental meretriciousness.

the politician's speech was criticized for its meretriciousness and lack of substantive policy proposals.

critics noted the meretriciousness of the museum's new exhibit, which prioritized spectacle over substance.

the reality show's meretriciousness became obvious when staged conflicts were revealed.

social media influencers often project an aura of meretriciousness that masks their personal insecurities.

the product's entire marketing campaign was criticized for its blatant meretriciousness.

modern architecture sometimes embraces meretriciousness at the expense of practical living spaces.

the candidate's campaign was marred by accusations of meretriciousness and broken promises.

a careful observer can easily identify the meretriciousness hidden beneath superficial glamour.

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