meretricious
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Appearing attractive or valuable on the surface but actually having little real worth.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
flashy
showy
Antonyms
genuine
tasteful
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ glitter of the advertisement concealed the product's fundamental flaws."
Answer: meretricious
In your own words, what does "meretricious" mean?
Appearing attractive or valuable on the surface but actually having little real worth.
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