meretricious in German

meretricious in German is großkotzig, großspurig, ordinär — meretricious means showy and attractive on the surface, but with no real value or worth underneath.

meretricious in German

großkotzig

adj

Tastelessly gaudy; superficially attractive but having in reality no value or substance; falsely alluring.

großspurig

adj

Tastelessly gaudy; superficially attractive but having in reality no value or substance; falsely alluring.

ordinär

adj

Tastelessly gaudy; superficially attractive but having in reality no value or substance; falsely alluring.

protzig

adj

Tastelessly gaudy; superficially attractive but having in reality no value or substance; falsely alluring.

dirnenhaft

adj

(obsolete) Of, or relating to prostitutes or prostitution.

What does "meretricious" mean?

adj Showy and attractive on the surface, but with no real value or worth underneath.
"When I lifted my eyes from the page, there was none of the meretricious argument London always offers that the sole real purpose in life is to hustle for a buck."
adj (law) Describes a relationship that involves illegal sexual contact, or in which one person did not properly agree to it.
adj Connected with prostitutes or the trade of prostitution.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

meretricious in a sentence

When I lifted my eyes from the page, there was none of the meretricious argument London always offers that the sole real purpose in life is to hustle for a buck.
Murrow's later death from lung cancer was both tragic and ironic, for during World War II Murrow had been an articulate opponent of meretricious balance in reporting.

Similar words in German

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Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "meretricious" in German?

"meretricious" in German is großkotzig, großspurig, ordinär. meretricious means: Showy and attractive on the surface, but with no real value or worth underneath.

Are there other ways to say "meretricious" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "meretricious": großkotzig, großspurig, ordinär, protzig, dirnenhaft.

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