Synonyms of cheesy

cheesy

adjective

ˈchē-zē 

1

as in inappropriate

marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste

cheesy plastic knickknacks lined the fireplace mantel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inappropriate
• tacky
• unsuitable
• trashy
• incorrect
• wrong
• tasteless
• unfashionable
• cheap
• inelegant
• loud
• dowdy
• unstylish
• ticky-tacky
• styleless
• ticky-tack
• grotesque
• unseemly
• out-of-date
• outmoded
• tawdry
• kitschy
• unbecoming
• coarse
• crude
• common
• gaudy
• vulgar
• shoddy
• showy
• graceless
• garish
• junky
• glitzy
• flashy
• low-grade
• sleazy
• kitsch
• unrefined
• passé
• ostentatious
• lousy
• inferior
• second-rate
• splashy
• overdone

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• classic
• sophisticated
• elegant
• tasteful
• classy
• appropriate
• stylish
• fine
• exquisite
• posh
• chic
• fashionable
• smart
• proper
• suitable
• simple
• right
• ritzy
• correct
• fitting
• becoming
• handsome
• neat
• modern
• conservative
• quiet
• seemly
• understated
• restrained
• contemporary
• refined
• genteel
• up-to-date
• swanky
• in
• happening
• swank
• modish
• a la mode
• à la mode

2

as in cheap

of low quality

a cheesy watch that he bought from a sidewalk vendor preying on tourists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cheap
• terrible
• poor
• inferior
• bad
• rotten
• coarse
• common
• worthless
• mediocre
• trashy
• schlocky
• crappy
• useless
• low-rent
• shoddy
• rubbishy
• shlocky
• junky
• sleazy
• wretched
• low-grade
• miserable
• fake
• bum
• lousy
• execrable
• second-rate
• counterfeit
• shlock
• cheapjack
• schlock
• gimcrack
• cut-rate
• bargain-basement
• trumpery
• kitschy
• gaudy
• lackluster
• tawdry
• tacky
• showy
• garish
• flashy
• glitzy
• valueless
• el cheapo
• kitsch
• meretricious
• swanky
• indifferent
• ostentatious
• shabby
• splashy
• second-class
• seedy
• phoney
• phony
• swank
• sham
• brummagem
• ultracheap
• supercheap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• good
• excellent
• fine
• superior
• first-class
• high-grade
• elegant
• handsome
• tasteful
• first-rate
• top-notch
• polished
• refined
• handcrafted

Examples of cheesy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Season 16 winner Derrick Levasseur returned for another cheesy segment, leading into part two of the HOH competition between Makensy and Cam. —David Wysong, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024

Cubed potatoes are wrapped in a decadently creamy, cheesy sauce that's topped with crisp, caramelized Ritz crackers for a yummy textural experience. —Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024

Jordan Kahn of Vespertine, Meteora and Destroyer turns crisp-skinned pork belly into a cheesy Cubano sandwich with Gruyère, pickles and mustard. —Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024

These potlucks are all about gathering together and celebrating with a sprawling lineup of cheesy pasta bakes, creamy casserole, and vintage desserts, including the occasional jiggly gelatinous salad. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024