tackiness

[ˈtæk.i.nəs]

tackiness Definition

• 1. the quality of being cheap, vulgar, or in poor taste
• 2. the state of being sticky to the touch

Using tackiness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tackiness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tackiness of the decorations made the room look cheap.

• Example

  The paint had a tackiness to it even after it dried.

• Example

  The movie was criticized for its tackiness and lack of originality.

tackiness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tackiness

• gaudiness
• tawdriness
• vulgarity
• stickiness
• adhesiveness

Antonyms for tackiness

• elegance
• refinement
• sophistication
• non-stickiness

Phrases with tackiness

• tacky tourist

  a person who dresses or behaves in a way that is considered tasteless or inappropriate while on vacation

  Example

  The beach was full of tacky tourists wearing loud shirts and taking selfies.

• tacky glue

  a type of adhesive that dries clear and remains slightly sticky to the touch, often used in arts and crafts

  Example

  I used tacky glue to attach the sequins to my costume.

• tacky wax

  a type of adhesive putty that can be used to temporarily attach objects to surfaces without leaving residue

  Example

  I used tacky wax to hold the figurines in place on the cake.

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Summary: tackiness in Brief

Tackiness [ˈtæk.i.nəs] refers to the quality of being cheap, vulgar, or in poor taste, as well as the state of being sticky to the touch. It can be used to describe anything from decorations to movies. Examples include 'The tackiness of the decorations made the room look cheap.' and 'The paint had a tackiness to it even after it dried.' Phrases like 'tacky tourist' and 'tacky glue' also exist.