kitschig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cheesy adj Tasting or smelling of cheese.
- corny adj Overly sentimental, old-fashioned, or unoriginal, especially in humor or storytelling.
- gaudy adj Showy or overdecorated to the point of looking cheap or tasteless.
- hokey adjective Corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned.
- icky adjective Unpleasantly sticky, slimy, or disgusting.
- kitsch noun Art or decoration seen as tacky, overly sentimental, or in poor taste, often enjoyed ironically.
- kitschy adj Having the nature of kitsch: excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.
- mushy adj Soft and pulpy, like mush; overly soft in texture.
- ostentatious adj Showy or over-the-top, designed mainly to impress or attract attention.
- precious adjective Of great value or worth.
- tawdry adj Cheap-looking and showy; gaudy in a low-quality way.
Senses
kitschig is used for these senses in English:
- cheesy (informal) Overdramatic, excessively emotional or clichéd, trite, contrived.
- corny Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
- gaudy Very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner.
- hokey (US, colloquial) Corny; overly or unbelievably sentimental.
- icky (informal) Excessively sentimental.
- kitsch Of art and decor: of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.
- kitschy Having the nature of kitsch: excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.
- mushy Overly sappy, corny, or cheesy; maudlin.
cheesy — full definition
- adj Tasting or smelling of cheese.
- adj Overly sentimental, corny, or of poor quality in an obvious way.