English dictionary

tinsel

/'t/I/ns/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

a showy decoration that is basically valueless

noun.artifact

Examples
All the tinsel of self-promotion.

Source: WordNet 3.0
a thread with glittering metal foil attached

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
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.

noun

Source: webster1913

impart a cheap brightness to

verb.possession

Examples
His tinseled image of Hollywood.

Source: WordNet 3.0
adorn with tinsel

verb.creation

Examples
Snow flakes tinseled the trees.

Source: WordNet 3.0
interweave with tinsel

verb.contact

Examples
Tinseled velvet.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.

verb

Source: webster1913