tinsel

• Sustantivo que designa un adorno llamativo hecho de hilos o tiras metálicas finas y brillantes, usado a menudo en decoraciones festivas, o algo de apariencia atractiva pero sin valor real.

A noun referring to a showy decoration made of thin, glittering metallic threads, often used for festive adornment, or something that is superficially attractive but of little real value.

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1. Glittering decorationA2formal

   A decorative thread or strip covered with shiny metallic foil, often used for Christmas decorations.

   Espumillón

   • They hung tinsel on the Christmas tree.
   • The room sparkled with tinsel and fairy lights.
   • She draped tinsel over the mantelpiece for the holiday party.

2. Superficial showinessB2formal

   Something that appears attractive or valuable but is actually cheap or worthless.

   Oropel, brillo superficial

   • The celebrity lifestyle is often just tinsel and glamour.
   • His promises were nothing but tinsel, lacking any real substance.
   • The product's packaging was all tinsel, hiding its poor quality.

   Sinónimosflashinessfripperygaudinessglitzmeretriciousnessostentationpretentiousnessshowinesstawdrinessvulgarity

   Antónimosrealitysoliditysubstancevalueworth

• Adornar o decorar con oropel o algo brillante y llamativo; también, embellecer algo de forma superficial o artificiosa para hacerlo parecer más atractivo de lo que es.

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.

   Adornar con oropel

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

   Sinónimosadornbedeckdecorateembellishfestoonornamenttrim

2. Impart a cheap brightnessC1informal

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

   Adornar con brillo superficial

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbedeckbedizenbespangleembellishgild

   Antónimosdeadendimdullsobertarnish

3. Interweave with tinselC1formal

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

   Entretejer con oropel

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