Definitions
- Referring to a cheap and poorly made object that is of little value. - Describing something that is flimsy, fragile, or easily broken. - Talking about an item that is gaudy, tacky, or tasteless in appearance.
- Referring to a cheap and showy object that is of little value. - Describing something that is flashy, ostentatious, or overdecorated. - Talking about an item that is ornate, but lacking in quality or substance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe objects that are of little value.
- 2Both words suggest that the objects are cheaply made.
- 3Both words imply that the objects lack quality or substance.
What is the difference?
- 1Appearance: Jimcrack emphasizes that the object is flimsy or tasteless, while gimcrack emphasizes that the object is showy or overdecorated.
- 2Quality: Jimcrack suggests that the object is easily broken or poorly made, while gimcrack suggests that the object is ornate but lacking in quality.
- 3Value: Jimcrack implies that the object is worthless or not worth much, while gimcrack implies that the object may have some value, but it is not worth the price.
- 4Connotation: Jimcrack has a more negative connotation than gimcrack, which can sometimes be used in a positive or neutral way.
Remember this!
Jimcrack and gimcrack are synonyms that describe cheap and low-quality objects. However, jimcrack emphasizes that the object is flimsy, fragile, or tasteless, while gimcrack emphasizes that the object is showy, ornate, or lacking in quality. Both words have a negative connotation and suggest that the object is of little value.
