tawdry
taw
tɔ:
taw
dry
draɪ
drai
British pronunciation
/tˈɔːdɹi/

Definizione e significato di "tawdry"in inglese

tawdry
01

pacchiano, vistoso ma di cattivo gusto

gaudy or attention‑seeking in appearance, but lacking real value, refinement, or taste
example
Esempi
The ballroom was decorated with tawdry tinsel and plastic jewels.
La sala da ballo era decorata con decorazioni pacchiane e gioielli di plastica.
Her tawdry costume sparkled under the lights but looked flimsy up close.
Il suo costume pacchiano scintillava sotto le luci ma sembrava fragile da vicino.
02

immorale, vergognoso

immoral, shameful, or disreputable; often describing actions, situations, or reputations that feel morally degraded or sleazy
example
Esempi
The scandal revealed tawdry details about the politician's private life.
Lo scandalo ha rivelato dettagli squalidi sulla vita privata del politico.
They were caught in a tawdry scheme to defraud investors.
Sono stati scoperti in uno schema squalido per truffare gli investitori.
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