
Frippery
Visual Mislead
Indicates something might dazzle the eyes but lacks substance or practical value.
Expensive gadgets are often mere fripperies that offer more style than function.
Easily Tempted
Be aware of purchases made on a whim, often driven by the appearance, not usefulness.
Tourists sometimes buy fripperies, allured by their novelty, only to discard them later.
Negative Tone
Often used to criticize or express disapproval of something considered unnecessary.
The critic dismissed the film's elaborate costumes as mere frippery. Compare with
BaubleFlummeryFrivolityGewgawGimcrackOrnamentTrifleTrinket
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