adj

meretricious

Meretricious (adj) means Tastelessly gaudy; superficially attractive but having in reality no value or substance; falsely alluring.

adj

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

Involving unlawful sexual connection or lack of consent by at least one party (said of a romantic relationship).

Of, or relating to prostitutes or prostitution.

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Etymology

From Latin meretrīcius, from meretrīx (“harlot, prostitute”), from mereō (“earn, deserve, merit”) (English merit) + -trīx (“(female agent)”) (English -trix).

Rhymes for meretricious

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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What is the meaning of meretricious?

"meretricious" (adj) means tastelessly gaudy; superficially attractive but having in reality no value or substance; falsely alluring.

What are the different meanings of meretricious?

"meretricious" has 3 main meanings: 1. Tastelessly gaudy; superficially attractive but having in reality no value or substance; falsely alluring; 2. Involving unlawful sexual connection or lack of consent by at least one party (said of a romantic relationship); 3. Of, or relating to prostitutes or prostitution.