TACKY Synonyms: 173 Similar and Opposite Words

tacky 1 of 2

adjective (1)

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as in inappropriate

marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste it was tacky to wear sneakers to the wedding tacky plastic flowers

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as in dilapidated

showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect a tacky old couch that needed new upholstery

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tacky

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adjective (2)

ˈta-kē

as in adhesive

tending to adhere to objects upon contact don't touch the walls while the fresh paint is still tacky

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Primetime fundraisers can be tacky, or at least not the best TV. —

Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025 The interiors are sophisticated and elegant without an ounce of tacky, in-your-face tropical aesthetic of pastels and seashells. —

Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024 This is especially true of corn brooms, which can be slightly tacky, causing shards to stick to the rushes. —

Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024 Its easy slip-on design is paired with a tacky Vibram outsole offering traction that reminded us of Topo’s award-winning trail shoes. —

Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tacky