Classic and Tacky

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Classic adjective - Constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated.

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Tacky is an antonym for classic.

Tacky adjective - Marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste.

Usage example: tacky plastic flowers

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Classic is an antonym for tacky.

Nearby Words: tack, tacked, tacking

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Tacky and Classic. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/classic/tacky

Classic & Tacky. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/classic/tacky>.

Tacky or Classic. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/classic/tacky.

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