KITSCHY Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

kitschy

adjective

Definition of kitschy

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Recent Examples of kitschy Though there are many souvenir shops with kitschy moai and colorful shell necklaces, for top local craftsmanship, seek out the paintings, woodcarvings, and jewelry at Mana Gallery, on the north end of Hanga Roa. — Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026 Her library hosted a bright pink sofa and matching rug alongside an orange armchair, while the living room held kitschy dog statues, seats the color of lemon drops, and ornate silver candlesticks. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026 There’s no doubt that Landseer’s paintings of dogs acting out very human emotions and scenarios appear kitschy to twenty-first-century tastes. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026 Each bedroom draws inspiration for its decor from a theme—tarot, constellations, nature, serpents, and Salem itself—without crossing into kitschy territory. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026 What started as a kitschy vessel for zhuzhing up morning matchas and sleepytime mocktails has expanded into the (albeit photogenic) demon of drinkware. — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Combine Them with Seasonal Decor Doilies perfectly enhance a kitschy or vintage aesthetic in your holiday decor. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026 When pieces feel kitschy or predictable, the room loses its emotional depth. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 The experience usually includes kitschy decorations, selfie opportunities, and merchandise for sale. — Fielding Buck, Daily News, 4 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitschy

Adjective

The Formica interior is from the 1960s and is wonderfully kitsch, perfect for that Insta photo.

— Riza Cruz, Vogue, 11 May 2026

Definition of kitsch

Adjective

The Lakers opened this game on their garish yellow tournament court by missing their first 15 3-point attempts into the second quarter.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
There’s nothing off limits here, nothing too garish to clash with saxophone and strings.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of garish

Adjective

Among the glitzy items to see are dresses created by Estonian fashion designer Kirill Safonov for the festival’s founder, Tiina Lokk, to wear at its opening ceremonies.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
The contrast was on display over the weekend at a glitzy Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, the president’s private club in Florida.

— Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of glitzy

Adjective

In both films, everything comes in threes, the incessant crosscutting is accorded a flashy metaphysical weight, and time itself is manipulated, distorted, and rearranged to the point of meaninglessness.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026
Picasso’s flashy, unpredictable, copiously productive oeuvre energized the art market.

— Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of flashy

Adjective

Our room felt beautifully considered rather than ostentatious, with an exceptionally comfortable bed, crisp white linen and a superb bathroom complete with a decidedly modern Japanese high-tech toilet.

— Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
This is offset by a Desert Khaki nubuck base, which helps to ground the otherwise ostentatious look while also adding an autumnal tone.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026