tawdry

adjective

UK/ˈtɔː.dri/
US/ˈtɑː.dri/

Definitions of tawdry adjective

quality

  1. appearing showy and attractive but in reality cheap and of poor quality

    • She wore a tawdry sequined dress to the party.

    • The town is filled with tawdry souvenir shops.

    • The necklace looks quite tawdry, but it is actually very expensive.