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meretriciousness

/mer-i-trish-uhs/US // ˌmɛr ɪˈtrɪʃ əs //UK // (ˌmɛrɪˈtrɪʃəs) //

功利性,功利主义,功利心,功利化

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry.
    • : based on pretense, deception, or insincerity.
    • : pertaining to or characteristic of a prostitute.

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Examples

  • If not touched by city elegance, neither is it infected by city meretriciousness; it is sweet, wholesome country.

  • She felt that she was a living part of John's meretriciousness.

  • The meretriciousness of women and their love of luxury are denounced.

  • There was a suggestion of meretriciousness in the tinted lips and the pretence of colour on the charming face.