Lexic.us

Definition of Tinsel

1. Noun. A showy decoration that is basically valueless. "All the tinsel of self-promotion"

2. Verb. Impart a cheap brightness to. "His tinseled image of Hollywood"

3. Noun. A thread with glittering metal foil attached.

4. Verb. Adorn with tinsel. "Snow flakes tinseled the trees"

5. Verb. Interweave with tinsel. "Tinseled velvet"

Definition of Tinsel

1. n. A shining material used for ornamental purposes; especially, a very thin, gauzelike cloth with much gold or silver woven into it; also, very thin metal overlaid with a thin coating of gold or silver, brass foil, or the like.

2. a. Showy to excess; gaudy; specious; superficial.

3. v. t. To adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.

Definition of Tinsel

1. to give a showy or gaudy appearance to [v -SELED, -SELING, -SELS or -SELLED, -SELLING, -SELS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tinsel

tinnings tinnitus tinnitus tinnituses tinnitus aurium tinnitus cerebri tinnock tinny tinplate tinplated

tinplates tinpot tinpot(a) tinpots tins tinsel (current term) tinseled tinseling tinselled tinselling

tinselly tinselry tinsels tinsey tinseys tinsmith tinsmithing tinsmithings tinsmiths tinsnips

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