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meretricious

adjective

/ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

Meaning

apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.

The design was flashy but meretricious.

tawdry, flashy, gaudy, showy, superficial

genuine, authentic, real

meretricious display, meretricious design, meretricious charm, meretricious style

Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances.

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

wide; extensive; covering a large area

arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation

impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm

Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.