Definitions
- Describing something that is cheaply made or decorated in a gaudy or tasteless way. - Referring to something that is showy or flashy but lacks elegance or refinement. - Talking about something that is poorly crafted or executed, resulting in an unappealing appearance or effect.
- Describing something that is of poor quality or taste, lacking in style or sophistication. - Referring to something that is vulgar or offensive, often associated with lowbrow or sensationalist entertainment. - Talking about something that is shoddy or tacky, with no redeeming qualities or artistic merit.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something of low quality or taste.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used to criticize something's appearance or execution.
What is the difference?
- 1Style: Tawdry emphasizes a lack of elegance or refinement, while trashy suggests vulgarity or offensiveness.
- 2Scope: Tawdry is typically used to describe something's appearance or decoration, while trashy can refer to various aspects of something, such as content, behavior, or attitude.
- 3Intensity: Tawdry is a milder term than trashy, which carries a stronger negative connotation.
- 4Usage: Tawdry is less common than trashy in everyday language and may be considered outdated or formal.
Remember this!
Tawdrily and trashily are synonyms that describe something of poor quality or taste. However, tawdrily emphasizes a lack of elegance or refinement, while trashily suggests vulgarity or offensiveness. Tawdry is a milder term than trashy and is less commonly used in everyday language.
