Mediocre and Tawdry

Mediocre

Mediocre adjective - Of low quality.
Usage example: mediocre carvings in a pseudo-African style that are sold to tourists

Tawdry and mediocre are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tawdry" instead an adjective "Mediocre".

Nearby Word: mediocrity

Tawdry

Tawdry adjective - Tastelessly showy.
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Mediocre and tawdry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mediocre" instead an adjective "Tawdry".
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