gimmickily (C2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪmɪkɪli/
Definition
In a way that is intended to attract attention or interest by being showy or clever, but often coming across as insincere or manipulative.
Examples
The magician performed his tricks gimmickily, using smoke and mirrors to create an illusion of magic.
The company's gimmickily designed packaging was meant to stand out on store shelves, but it ended up looking tacky.
How to Use gimmickily
- do something gimmickily (verb phrase)
- to do something in a way that is showy or attention-grabbing — "The company did their marketing gimmickily, using flashy ads and celebrity endorsements."
- be gimmickily dressed (adjective phrase)
- to be dressed in a way that is showy or attention-grabbing — "She was gimmickily dressed in a bright pink outfit, complete with oversized sunglasses and a feather boa."
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