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Tawdrily: meaning, definitions and examples

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tawdrily

 

[ หˆtษ”หdrษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

describing manner

Tawdrily refers to doing something in a gaudy or cheap manner. It often implies a lack of sophistication or a focus on showiness rather than quality. When something is done tawdrily, it is likely to be seen as tawdry or of little value, often because it is flashy or meant to attract attention. This word is commonly used to criticize a style or behavior that is considered overly ostentatious or in poor taste.

Synonyms

cheaply, gaudily, tawdry.

Examples of usage

  • She decorated the room tawdrily, with bright colors and cheap decorations.
  • The film was criticized for its tawdrily executed special effects.
  • He dressed tawdrily, opting for flashy jewelry and mismatched patterns.

Translations

Translations of the word "tawdrily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคธเฅเคคเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schรคbig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ murah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตัˆะตะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tandetny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ‰ใฃใฝใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bon marchรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ucuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฎูŠุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lacinรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lacnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพฟๅฎœ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poceni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณkeypis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะทะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒกแƒ˜ แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ucuz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barato

Etymology

The word 'tawdrily' derives from 'tawdry', which is believed to have originated from the term 'Saint Audrey's lace'. This lace was named after Saint Audrey (or ร†thelthryth), an English queen of the 7th century known for her beauty. The lace became fashionable and was often sold at fairs held in her honor. However, over time, the quality of the lace diminished, leading to the term 'tawdry' coming to mean something cheap or of poor quality. The adverb form 'tawdrily' likely developed as a way to describe actions or styles that reflect the same lack of quality or sophistication. This evolution shows how language can shift meaning and context over time, often connected to cultural practices and societal values.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,978, 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.