| Noun | 1. | tinsel - a showy decoration that is basically valueless; "all the tinsel of self-promotion" | |
| 2. | tinsel - a thread with glittering metal foil attachedthread, yarn - a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving | |
| Verb | 1. | 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" | |
| 3. | tinsel - interweave with tinsel; "tinseled velvet" | |