kitschness

/ ˈkɪtʃnɪs /

noun

1. the quality of being tawdry, vulgarized, or pretentious, and usually with popular or sentimental appeal

Example Sentences

"Everybody loves the cheesy kitschness of this era at Christmas," he says.

From BBC

A musty, chintzy kitschness lingers about the Palace of Westminster.

From The Guardian

It's got lots of comic elements - the men dressing up, the over-the-top nature of the performance, the kitschness of the concept.

From BBC

This bid to make a "holiday album for everyone" might sound dreadfully self-righteous, were it not for three things: Pink Martini's ability to leaven sincerity with kitschness; the sumptuous musicianship, particularly in the shimmering Ukranian bell carol Shchedryk; and China Forbes's elegant, crisp voice.

From The Guardian