kitsch

ˈkɪtʃ

Definitions

1. noun

an object, style, or genre of art that is considered to be of poor quality but is also popular or appealing because of its sentimental value or its association with a particular time or place

“The souvenir shop was filled with kitsch decorations that were meant to evoke a nostalgic sense of the past.”

2. verb

to decorate or furnish a place with kitsch objects

“My aunt loves to kitsch her living room with vintage trinkets and tacky ornaments.”

Synonyms

  • gaudy
  • tacky
  • tawdry

Antonyms

  • elegant
  • refined