Kitsch

/kɪt͡ʃ/ · noun

Meaning

Art, decorative objects, and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar..

Definitions by Sense

1. Art, decorative objects, and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar.
2. Of art and decor: of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.

Example Sentences

Because it can be turned out mechanically, kitsch has become an integral part of our productive system in a way in which true culture could never be, except accidentally.

[…] a picture of lemur-eyed children of the sort one sees in the kitscher sort of Italian restaurant […]

Abe Lincoln, Paul Bunyan and kitsch souvenir coconut heads come across as icons of masculinity.

I recognized her at once even though she wasn't wearing the tweed hunting outfit and the kitsch headwear.

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Word Forms

• kitsches
• kitscher
• more kitsch
• kitschest
• most kitsch

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