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Meretricious

usgb/ˌmerəˈtrɪʃəs/Volume
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Hollow Attractiveness

Used to describe things that look appealing but lack substance or value.

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The meretricious special effects in the movie could not make up for its weak plot.
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Deceptively Enticing

Highlights something that can misleadingly draw attention or interest.

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He was captivated by the meretricious claims of the advertisement.
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Superficial Charm

Indicates an external beauty or charm that's superficial and not based on genuine qualities.

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They were fooled by the meretricious charm of the con artist.
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