WWordGenerator.org GeneratorsWord ListsBlogAboutGenerate a word Home / M / meretricious meretricious adjective /mɛrɪtriʃəs/ 4 syllables 12 letters Scrabble 16 WWF 19 Definitions adjective tastelessly showy “a meretricious yet stylish book” brassycheapflashflashygarishgaudygimcrackloud adjective based on pretense; deceptively pleasing “meretricious praise” gildedglossyspecious adjective like or relating to a prostitute “meretricious relationships” Look “meretricious” up elsewhere Wiktionary ↗ Merriam-Webster ↗ Etymonline ↗ Dictionary.com ↗ Want another word?Spin the dictionary for a fresh one. Generate a word →