Difference between Meretricious and Woman

What is the difference between Meretricious and Woman?

Meretricious as an adjective is of, or relating to prostitutes or prostitution. while Woman as a noun is an adult female human.

Meretricious

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of, or relating to prostitutes or prostitution. (hence) tastelessly gaudy, making a false show of being attractive.

Woman

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An adult female human.

Example sentence: A man can be happy with any woman, as long as he does not love her.

We hope you now know whether to use Meretricious or Woman in your sentence.

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