meretricious

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin meretrīcius < meretrīx (“‘harlot, prostitute’”)

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌmɛrɪˈtrɪʃəs/, /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/
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• Rhymes: -ɪʃəs

[edit] Adjective

meretricious (comparative more meretricious, superlative most meretricious)

1. Of, or relating to prostitutes or prostitution.
2. (hence) tastelessly gaudy, making a false show of being attractive.

[edit] Synonyms

• lewd
• dissolute
• lascivious

[edit] Translations