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kitschy Synonyms

Another word for kitschy

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Considered to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness, sentimentality, or mass-produced artificiality, though sometimes appreciated in an ironic or knowing way.

Usage Example

"The roadside diner was decorated with tacky plastic flamingos and vintage neon signs."

Strongest
tacky
Strong
camp
campy
cheesy
garish
gaudy
tawdry
corny

Opposites of kitschy

The opposite of kitschy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

tasteful
refined
sophisticated
elegant
classy
understated
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Kitschy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/kitschy
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