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tacky Synonyms

Another word for tacky

Choosing another word for tacky depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing poor taste, low quality, or a lack of style and refinement; cheap and gaudy.

Usage Example

"The souvenir shop was filled with gaudy plastic trinkets and neon postcards."

Strongest
gaudy
tasteless
Strong
garish
cheap
tawdry
kitschy
trashy
vulgar
shabby

• adjective (Context 2)

Retaining a slightly sticky feel, especially of glue, varnish, or paint that is not yet completely dry.

Usage Example

"Wait until the primer feels slightly sticky before applying the second coat of paint."

Strongest
sticky
Strong
adhesive
gummy
gluey
viscous
Weak
clammy

Opposites of tacky

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

tasteful
classy
elegant
dry
sophisticated
refined
stylish
chic
See all opposites of tacky

• Nearby Words

tackiness
tackle
tackler
tacky
tacoma
tact
tactful

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tacky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tacky
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