tawdriness

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking refinement or taste; vulgar or showy in a mean or unpleasant way.

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Variants

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tawdrier , tawdriest , tawdrily , tawdriness , tawdrinesses , tawdry

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'dressed in tawdry clothes'. From Old French taudri 'worn out, shabby', from taverdis 'worn out, old'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'tawdry' originally meant 'dressed in tawdry clothes'.

2. In literature, 'tawdriness' is often used to describe a lack of sophistication or refinement, particularly in characters or settings.

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Related Concepts

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1. vulgarity: Related concept: 'Tawdriness' is a form of 'vulgarity' that is lacking in refinement or taste.

2. crassness: Related concept: 'Tawdriness' is a form of 'crassness' that is showy or vulgar in a mean or unpleasant way.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tawdriness' is often used to describe a lack of sophistication or refinement, particularly in characters or settings. It can also be used to describe vulgar or crass behavior or appearances.

How to Memorize "tawdriness"

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   - Visualize a scene or character that is described as 'tawdry': worn-out clothes, shabby surroundings, or crass behavior.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Lacking refinement or taste, Loudly and crassly showy in a mean or unpleasant way'.

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