English adjective: tacky | |||
1. | tacky (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch | ||
Samples | Tacky varnish. | ||
Similar | wet | ||
Antonyms | dry | ||
2. | tacky tastelessly showy | ||
Samples | A flash car. A flashy ring. Garish colors. A gaudy costume. Loud sport shirts. A meretricious yet stylish book. Tawdry ornaments. | ||
Synonyms | brassy, cheap, flash, flashy, garish, gaudy, gimcrack, loud, meretricious, tatty, tawdry, trashy | ||
Similar | tasteless | ||
Antonyms | tasteful | ||