Kitschiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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kitschiest
[ หkษชtสiษชst ]
common usage
The term 'kitschiest' refers to something that is considered excessively garish, sentimental, or in poor taste, often appealing to popular or lowbrow culture. It is a superlative form of 'kitsch', which describes art or objects that are mass-produced and show a lack of originality and sophistication. Often, the kitschiest items are those that are popular in a humorous or ironic way. People might use the term to describe decor, fashion, or entertainment that is over-the-top or tacky.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- That neon sign is the kitschiest thing in the room.
- She loves kitschy souvenirs from her travels.
- The kitschiest decorations were featured in the party.
- His outfit was the kitschiest at the event.
Translations
Translations of the word "kitschiest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais kitsch
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช kitschigsten
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling kitsch
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะบะธััะตะฒััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najbardziej kiczowaty
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใญใใใผใช
๐ซ๐ท le plus kitsch
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs kitsch
๐น๐ท en kitsch
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ํค์นํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ููุชุด
๐จ๐ฟ nejvรญce kรฝฤovitรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ najviac kรฝฤovitรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ ทไฝไฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ najbolj kitch
๐ฎ๐ธ kitsch-ugly
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ะบััะบะตะฝัะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แแแฉแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn kitsch
๐ฒ๐ฝ el mรกs kitsch
Etymology
The word 'kitsch' has its roots in the German language, emerging in the 19th century. It originally referred to cheap or low-quality art produced for a mass audience. The term became popular in the 1950s among art critics and cultural theorists who used it to describe art and objects that were considered trivial or lacking in depth. Over time, the word evolved, encompassing a broader range of cultural products, including design and consumer goods. The superlative 'kitschiest' implies an extreme level of these characteristics, suggesting something that epitomizes the lacking taste or overly sentimental aspects of kitsch. The perception of kitsch has shifted in contemporary culture, where it can sometimes be embraced and celebrated for its irony, charm, or nostalgia.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,708, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.