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- Dictionarytinsel/ˈtɪns(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a form of decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil attached to a long piece of thread: "a room bedecked with tinsel and fairy lights" Similar
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Tinsel is a word that can be a noun, adjective, or verb. As a noun, it means threads or strips of metal or plastic that sparkle. As an adjective, it means superficially attractive but of little real worth. As a verb, it means to impart a specious brightness to something.
Tinsel is thin, shiny material used as decoration, especially at Christmas. It can also mean something that seems exciting and attractive, but is really of low quality or value.
Tinsel. Tinsel is a type of decorative material that mimics the effect of ice, consisting of thin strips of sparkling material attached to a thread. When in long narrow strips not attached to thread, it is called " lametta ", and emulates icicles. It was originally a metallic garland for Christmas decoration.
Tinsel is a glittering metallic substance or a showy fabric used for decoration. It can also mean something cheap, gaudy, or pretentious. Learn more about its origin, usage, and examples.
Tinsel is a thin sheet, strip, or thread of glittering material used as a decoration. It can also mean something showy but basically valueless, or to give a false sparkle to something.
Tinsel is a decoration of shiny paper strips on a thread, or a fabric with glittering threads. It can also mean something cheap and showy, or to make something look like that.
Tinsel is long, thin pieces of shiny material like metal, used as decorations, especially at Christmas. Learn more about its origin, synonyms and usage notes from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
