Trumpery

Trumpery (N)

Pronunciation: TRUHM-puh-ree

Word Meaning:

1. Trumpery refers to something that is showy, but of little value or worth; often used to describe objects that are ornate or flashy but lacking in substance or quality.
2. It can also denote deceit or trickery, especially when used to deceive or mislead someone.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The antique shop was filled with trumpery items that looked expensive but were actually cheaply made.
2. His promises were nothing but trumpery; he had no intention of fulfilling them.

Synonyms:

1. Worthless, shoddy, gaudy, flashy, superficial, ostentatious
2. Deceit, deception, fraud, trickery, chicanery, deceitfulness

Antonyms:

1. Valuable, genuine, substantial, quality, modest, understated
2. Honesty, integrity, truthfulness, sincerity, authenticity

Word Meaning in Hindi: झाँझट (Jhāṅjhaṭ), ढीठ (Ḍhīṭh)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. विशेषज्ञ दुकान वास्तव में सस्ते बने हुए ट्रंपेटियां भरी होती थीं जो महंगे लग रहे थे। (The antique shop was filled with trumpery items that looked expensive but were actually cheaply made.)
2. उसके वादे केवल झांझट थे; उसका उन्हें पूरा करने का कोई इरादा नहीं था। (His promises were nothing but trumpery; he had no intention of fulfilling them.)