kitsch

noun

ˈkich

Synonyms of kitsch next

: something that appeals to popular or lowbrow taste and is often of poor quality

: a tacky or lowbrow quality or condition

teetering on the brink of kitsch—

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kitschy

ˈki-chē

adjective

Examples of kitsch in a Sentence

The restaurant is decorated with 1950s furniture and kitsch from old TV shows.

Recent Examples on the Web The Camp 100: Glorious flamboyance, from Louis XIV to Lil Nas X Camp—a style that blends old and new fashion characterized its theatricality, irony, exaggeration and kitsch—has shaped fashion houses and personal styles for centuries. —

Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2024 Large Towel No one does affordable kitsch quite like Ban.do. —

Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 26 June 2024 What to do nearby Away from the National Park, Key West is a wonderland of kitsch and character, swimming with bars, history, and entertainment. —

Matt Kirouac, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2023 Beetlejuice’s monsters are all puppets and practical effects from the cutting edge of 1988, with a tactile, familiar kitsch that adds to the cozy spookiness of the film. —

Constance Grady, Vox, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kitsch

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