meretriciousness

noun

Definition of meretriciousnessnext
as in vulgarity

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  1. vulgarity
  2. richness
  3. opulence
  4. magnificence
  5. ornamentation
  6. extravagance
  7. decoration
  8. luxuriance
Noun
  • The once-vaunted values of public life are now reduced to the lower standards of private life—venality, vulgarity, rudeness, incontinence, and ignorance.
    — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • Benoit delights in language as much as her heroine, weaving Regency-era slang throughout and appending a chapter-by-chapter glossary of vulgarities.
    — Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Definition of vulgarity
Noun
  • Instead of changing your natural color, Raziuddin recommends enhancing it with a gloss to add depth, richness, and a light-reflecting finish.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 July 2026
  • Nestled in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, India, Mandu is a treasure trove of cultural richness and architectural splendor.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of richness
Noun
  • Those who are willing and able to splurge on the full-size G90 get a near-unparalleled degree of opulence via its rear seat.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Shiny new towers make a statement through their sheer opulence, panoramic views and desirable locations, enticing companies to pay top dollar.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of opulence
Noun
  • Loser goes home, just like the others bounced from this bonkers initial knockout round — dreams trounced via penalty kick or last-minute magnificence or just … a big French bully.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Each piece spells out a message—happiness, beauty, and magnificence—in the ancient pictorial writing.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Definition of magnificence
Noun
  • Clad in pine paneling, the cabins go light on ornamentation, instead emphasizing the surrounding landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Master model designer Milan Madge incorporated metallic gold elements and raised textures to capture the original's rich ornamentation and depth.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • For rooms, the ADA Studio Coastline View room is 816 square feet of glorious view with a king-sized bed, spacious bathroom, and private patio for the ultimate in extravagance and ease.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • Rather than overwhelming diners with extravagance, each course builds thoughtfully toward the next.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of extravagance
Noun
  • The new set isn't just a piece of quirky decoration for your living room.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026
  • The ethereal hues formed the soft color palette, which her in-house floral team meticulously translated into every floral arrangement and decoration.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?
    — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The comic luxuriance of Roman references should not blind us to the significance of these constant appeals to the Roman Republic and to classical virtue.
    — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2022
Definition of luxuriance
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