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tinsel (enc)

Tinsel

Noun1.tinsel - a showy decoration that is basically valueless; "all the tinsel of self-promotion"
decoration, ornament, ornamentation - something used to beautify
2.tinsel - a thread with glittering metal foil attached
thread, yarn - a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
Verb1.tinsel - impart a cheap brightness to; "his tinseled image of Hollywood"
contribute, lend, impart, add, bestow, bring - bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program"
2.tinsel - adorn with tinsel; "snow flakes tinseled the trees"
adorn, decorate, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify - make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"
3.tinsel - interweave with tinsel; "tinseled velvet"
interweave, weave - interlace by or as it by weaving

 

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