adjective
- Superlative form of chintz; made of or resembling chintz (a printed cotton fabric with a glazed finish).
- Superlative form of chintzy; cheap, stingy, or of poor quality.
Usage: Often used to describe furniture, curtains, or decor featuring chintz patterns.
Usage: Informal; often used critically to describe something tacky or miserly.
Examples
- The chintziest sofa in the showroom was covered in bright floral patterns.
- She decorated her living room with the chintziest curtains she could find at the discount store.
- His chintziest move was refusing to tip the server after a large meal.
- The hotel's chintziest rooms had worn carpets and outdated furnishings.
- That was the chintziest excuse I've ever heard for being late.
- The chintziest fabric choices made the entire collection look dated and cheap.