Correct and Tacky

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Correct adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

Usage example: painfully correct dress for the state dinner at the White House

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Tacky is an antonym for correct.

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

Usage example: tacky plastic flowers

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Correct is an antonym for tacky.

Nearby Words: tack, tacked, tacking

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