tinseled

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das beschreibt, dass etwas mit Flitter oder Glitzer verziert ist; oft metaphorisch für etwas verwendet, das nur äußerlich glänzt oder oberflächlich attraktiv wirkt.

An old-fashioned adjective describing something decorated with tinsel or glitter, often used metaphorically to mean showy or superficially attractive.

1. Glittering with gold or silverC1formal

   Decorated with or resembling tinsel; sparkling or shimmering with metallic brightness.

   Glitzernd

   • The tinseled decorations on the Christmas tree caught the light beautifully.
   • She wore a tinseled gown that sparkled under the ballroom chandeliers.
   • The stage was adorned with tinseled garlands for the festive performance.

   Synonymegleamingglisteningglitteringmetallicsequinedshinyspangledsparklingtinselly

   Antonymedullmatteplainsomber

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas mit Lametta, Glitzer oder anderem glänzenden, oft oberflächlich wirkenden Schmuck zu versehen oder auszustaffieren.

A verb meaning to decorate or adorn with tinsel or something glittering and showy.

1. Adorn with tinselB2formal

   To decorate something with thin, shiny strips of metal or plastic, typically used for festive occasions.

   Mit Lametta schmücken

   • They tinseled the Christmas tree with silver strands.
   • The children tinseled the room for the party.
   • She tinseled the garlands with colorful strips.

   Synonymeadornbedeckdecorateembellishfestoonornamenttrim

2. Impart a cheap brightnessC1informal

   To give something a superficial or gaudy appearance of brilliance or attractiveness.

   Aufputzen

   • The movie tinsels its weak plot with flashy special effects.
   • He tinseled his speech with empty promises.
   • The advertisement tinsels the product's flaws with bright colors.

   Synonymebedeckbedizenbespangleembellishgild

   Antonymedeadendimdullsobertarnish

3. Interweave with tinselC1formal

   To mix or intertwine something with shiny decorative threads or strips.

   Mit Lametta durchziehen

   • The artisan tinseled the fabric with metallic threads.
   • They tinseled the wreath with gold and silver strands.
   • The costume was tinseled with sparkling fibers.