Sal's Tomfoolery Shop has antiques, weird items, and kitsch.
Source: tatoeba (8977700)
Kitsch
Synonyms for "kitsch" (104 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (21)
ancient literatureart objectart workbabbittrybad tastebelles lettresbelles-lettresbourgeois tastebrainchildbric-a-braccampcampinessclassicclassicscompositioncontemporary literaturecreationdesign
Strong matches (31)
erotic literatureeroticafolk literaturefrench literaturegrotesquehigh camphumane lettersimproprietyinappropriatenessindecencyindecorousnessindecorumindelicacyineleganceinelegancylettersliteraturelow campmastermasterpiece
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Related words (52)
national literaturenudeobscene literatureold masterpasticciopastichephilistinismpiecepiece of virtupolite literaturepoor tastepoppop culturepop literaturepopular literaturepornographic literaturepornographypseudonymous literaturerenaissance literaturerepublic of letters
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scatological literatureserious literaturestabilestatuestill lifestudytastelessnesstravel literatureunaestheticismunaestheticnessunbecomingnessunderground literatureunfittingnessunseemlinessunsuitabilityunsuitablenessvirtuvulgar tastevulgarismvulgarityvulgarnesswisdom literatureworkwork of art
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ancient literature, art object, art work, babbittry, bad taste.
- Sentence evidence is available for kitsch, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "kitsch".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "kitsch"
Keep "kitsch" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "kitsch", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "kitsch" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
15 entriescamp aestheticcamp stylegarish decorationgarish designkitsch critiquekitsch sculpturemass marketed figurinemass produced printnostalgic parodynostalgic posterretro homagesoft sculpturetacky decortacky souvenirtawdry ornament
Collocations
10 entrieskitsch aesthetickitsch aestheticskitsch artifactkitsch culturekitsch decorkitsch designkitsch objectkitsch ornamentkitsch stylemass produced kitsch
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
But amid the designer shops and glass swathed high-rise buildings lies a small den of the bizarre; a place where valuable antiques jostle for place with the kitsch and the worthless, and slogans compete for space on the walls.
Source: tatoeba (11552398)
I feel no emotion from his kitsch tapestries.
Source: tatoeba (12849656)
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.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "kitsch"?
Closest matches include ancient literature, art object, art work, babbittry, bad taste.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "kitsch"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.