cheesy

adjective

ˈchē-zē How to pronounce cheesy (audio)
Definition of cheesynext
1
as in inappropriate
marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste cheesy plastic knickknacks lined the fireplace mantel

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2
as in cheap
of low quality a cheesy watch that he bought from a sidewalk vendor preying on tourists

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Recent Examples of cheesy At its cheesy core, Slice House is a dream destination for pizza junkies. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026 This extra cheesy sauce calls for both blue cheese and Gruyère cheese for rich flavor. — Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026 Some of it has been quite cheesy as in 176 pounds or 80 kilograms of Norwegian brown cheese and 220 pounds or 100 kilograms of Jarlsberg cheese. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Handcrafted with quality ingredients, each one delivers the perfect crispy, cheesy bite. — Rs Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cheesy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheesy
  1. inappropriate
  2. cheap
  3. tacky
  4. terrible
  5. unsuitable
  6. poor
  7. trashy
  8. bad
Adjective
  • But does that in itself tell us that Bellingham’s comments were somehow wrong or inappropriate?
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The archdiocese also continues to investigate former Bishop Miege President Phil Baniewicz, who was ousted last August after allegations surfaced about inappropriate behavior with a minor.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of inappropriate
Adjective
  • The cheapest ticket available as of Wednesday was going for $7,451.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • But that mandate has always been balanced with the desire for economic expansion, which is boosted by, oftentimes, cheaper labor and manufacturing costs from importing goods overseas.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • Haaland, who has already caught the world’s attention with his sprawling collection of Hermès bags and relatable love for a tacky trinket, was dressed to the nines.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • From word-art walls to flashy lighting, these details can make an otherwise lovely space feel tacky, say experts.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026
Definition of tacky
Adjective
  • To sit still now would send a terrible message to a clubhouse full of pros, all of whom know the score.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • Spieth decided the ball sitting on a steep slope and potentially on a terrible lie wasn’t playable.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • Planting fruit trees in unsuitable spots may not just produce a poor harvest but could spell disaster for the tree.
    — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • Together, these cues may have signaled that conditions were becoming unsuitable.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of unsuitable
Adjective
  • Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • On top of this, subterranean drip systems often clog with mineral deposits, sediment, and algae, which Nad warns may eventually require repairs or replacement of portions of the system, particularly in areas with hard water or poor filtration.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of poor
Adjective
  • Contrary to their label, these cocktails are more than a trashy afterthought; their flavor pairings are as well considered as any other on the menu.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Supergirl often plays like a poor James Gunn impression, full of trashy space bars, needle drops and slow-motion fight scenes spinning around in a circle.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of trashy
Adjective
  • Shouldn’t Tamra take that as a sign to repair her relationships with the women rather than alienate the one person who is willing to look past her bad behavior?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • That statistic shows that hotels did worse with the World Cup than without it initially.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of bad

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