Meretricious

adjective

/ˌmɛɹəˈtɹɪʃəs/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.adjectiveTastelessly gaudy; superficially attractive but having in reality no value or substance; falsely alluring.

2.adjectiveInvolving unlawful sexual connection or lack of consent by at least one party (said of a romantic relationship)

3.adjectiveOf, or relating to prostitutes or prostitution.

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