KITSCHY Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

kitschy

adjective

Definition of kitschy

as in kitsch

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Recent Examples of kitschy Instead of a kitschy thatch and beach-bar aesthetic, Latitude 29 immerses visitors in polished antique woods that were specially commissioned by neo-tiki artists Bosko Hrnjak and Danny Gallardo. — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 Combine Them with Seasonal Decor Doilies perfectly enhance a kitschy or vintage aesthetic in your holiday decor. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026 When pieces feel kitschy or predictable, the room loses its emotional depth. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 The experience usually includes kitschy decorations, selfie opportunities, and merchandise for sale. — Fielding Buck, Daily News, 4 Aug. 2026 The New 12-Course Dining Experience Dinner and a show usually means a kitschy Medieval Times performance or maybe a community theater production. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 If nautical times are in your future, this sweet and sophisticated seersucker minidress will complement boat rides and oyster happy hour without feeling too kitschy. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 14 July 2026 Shoppers should head to nearby Old Town Plaza, where the 400-year-old square and historic buildings offer boutiques and galleries with finds both fine and kitschy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 The lobby’s retro Sweet N’ Glow Salon’s color scheme is as pink as a packet of Sweet N’ Low sugar substitute, complete with beehive hair dryers, vintage magazines, and a kitschy wig collection. — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitschy

Adjective

The Formica interior is from the 1960s and is wonderfully kitsch, perfect for that Insta photo.

— Riza Cruz, Vogue, 11 May 2026

Definition of kitsch

Adjective

Each followed the social media account of a 35-year-old former Dartmouth College running back with a degree in economics and a gaudy ring on his finger.

— Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
When receiver Cooper Barkate accompanied quarterback Darian Mensah from Duke to UM last winter, there was never any expectation that Barkate would match his gaudy statistics from a year ago.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of gaudy

Adjective

While the punk rock scene that spawned them was about overthrowing the bloated rock royalty of the ‘60s and mid-‘70s, punk was still showy and flamboyant; Joy Division were nothing of the sort.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Although garden mums are considered hardy to Zone 5, breeders have developed fall mums with big mounds of showy flowers that may not be as cold-hardy as in the past.

— Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of showy

Adjective

Zhang Yimou gave a surprise update on his long-gestating film adaptation of Liu Cixin’s The Three-Body Problem on Tuesday at the Busan International Film Festival’s glitzy opening ceremony.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
The glitzy panel gave way to thin brown leather straps that wrapped around Lyonne’s calves and feet, secured in place with coordinating gold buckles.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of glitzy

Adjective

Even in a nation known for ostentatious displays of baseball obsession, the ensuing theatrics went viral.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
The structures, made of raw concrete, exuded an ostentatious form of modesty, emblematic of the town’s character.

— Afra Wang, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026