Kitschy

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪtʃi/

Definitions of kitschy

adjective relating to or characterized by a style that is considered to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness or sentimentality

Example Sentences

A1 The souvenir shop was filled with kitschy trinkets.

A2 She decorated her room with kitschy vintage posters.

B1 The restaurant had a kitschy theme with bright colors and quirky decor.

B2 The art gallery featured a collection of kitschy paintings that divided critics.

C1 The filmmaker's style is often criticized for being too kitschy and lacking depth.

C2 Despite its kitschy aesthetic, the play managed to resonate with audiences on a deeper level.

Examples of kitschy in a Sentence

formal The kitschy decorations in the store may not appeal to everyone's taste.

informal I love the kitschy vibe of this cafe, it's so fun and quirky.

slang That kitschy thrift store has some really cool retro stuff.

figurative Her outfit was a bit kitschy, but it suited her playful personality.

Grammatical Forms of kitschy

• past tense: kitchified
• plural: kitschies
• comparative: more kitschy
• superlative: most kitschy
• present tense: is kitschy
• future tense: will be kitschy
• perfect tense: has been kitschy
• continuous tense: is being kitschy
• singular: kitschy
• positive degree: kitschy
• infinitive: to be kitschy
• gerund: kitschifying
• participle: kitschified

Origin and Evolution of kitschy

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'kitschy' is believed to have originated from the German word 'kitschig', which means something cheap or tacky.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something cheap or tacky, 'kitschy' has evolved to also convey a sense of being overly sentimental or inauthentic.