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Synonyms of kitsch

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Another word for kitsch is kitschy. Other synonyms of kitsch are camp.

Synonyms and similar words for kitsch

nounArt, decorative objects, and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic...

  • camp
  • campyCharacterized by camp or kitsch, especially when deliberate or intentional.
  • kitschyHaving the nature of kitsch: excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.
  • schmaltzyOverly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.

adjectiveOf art and decor: of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.

  • cornyHackneyed or excessively sentimental.

Meaning of kitsch

  1. noun Art, decorative objects, and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar.
  2. adjective Of art and decor: of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.

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Questions about synonyms of kitsch

What is another word for kitsch?
Kitsch has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as kitschy and camp.
What does kitsch mean?
Kitsch means art, decorative objects, and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: kitsch (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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