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clinquant

/ˈklɪŋ.kənt/

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adjective

/ˈklɪŋ.kənt/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее сверкающий золотом или мишурой; показной и безвкусно яркий.

An archaic adjective meaning glittering with gold or tinsel; showy and gaudy.

  1. Glittering with gold or silverC2formal

    Decorated or shining with gold, silver, or metallic sparkle; tinsel-like.

    ruБлестящий

    • The queen's gown was clinquant with gold thread and jewels.
    • The ballroom was decorated with clinquant chandeliers.
    • His clinquant armor dazzled the crowd at the parade.

    Synonymsglitteringspangledsparklingtinseledtinselly