kitschy

IPA/ˈkɪtʃ.i/
IPA/ˈkɪtʃ.i/

kitschy — adjective

  • kitschypositive
  • kitschiercomparative
  • kitschiestsuperlative

1. describing objects, art, or design that are cheaply made, overly sentimental, or

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing objects, art, or design that are cheaply made, overly sentimental, or low in taste, but sometimes enjoyed for their old-fashioned or amusing qualities — for example, a plastic souvenir statue or a painting of crying clowns on velvet.

例句

A kitschy gilt-framed mirror hung above the sofa in her grandmother's living room.

kitschy + decorative object (gilt-framed mirror)

Lien bought a kitschy velvet painting of Elvis from a souvenir shop in Las Vegas.

kitschy + souvenir item (velvet painting with pop-culture figure)

同義詞
  • tacky

    Kitschy is often more affectionate or ironic than tacky, which is purely negative.

  • gaudy

    Gaudy focuses on loud, bright colours; kitschy adds a layer of sentimental or nostalgic appeal.

  • cheesy

    Cheesy is more informal and focuses on being silly or low quality; kitschy has a vintage or retro flavour.

反義詞
  • tasteful

    Tasteful suggests elegance, restraint, and good design — the opposite of kitschy.

  • sophisticated

    Sophisticated implies refined, complex, or high-class taste, whereas kitschy is populist and simple.

文法句型

kitschy + noun

用法筆記

Unlike purely negative words such as 'ugly' or 'tasteless', kitschy is often used with affection or irony — people may describe something as kitschy while enjoying it for its nostalgic or humorous value.

常見錯誤

❌That painting is very kitschy and I hate everything about it.
✅That painting is kitschy but my grandmother loves its old-fashioned charm.
💡Kitschy is not simply an insult; it often suggests mixed feelings or ironic fondness.
❌The hotel room was cheap.' (when meaning kitschy)
✅The hotel room had kitschy decorations like plastic flowers and golden dolphins.
💡'Cheap' only describes cost or low quality, not the sentimental/style aspect of kitschy.