tinseled

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

• 🇪🇸Adjetivo que describe algo adornado con oropel o lentejuelas, a menudo usado de forma metafórica para referirse a lo que es llamativo pero superficial o engañosamente atractivo.

1. Glittering with gold or silver C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇪🇸Brillante con oro o plata

   Sinónimos: gleamingglisteningglitteringmetallicsequinedshinyspangledsparklingtinselly

   Antónimos: dullmatteplainsomber

• more tinseled comparative form
• most tinseled superlative form

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

• 🇪🇸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.

1. Adorn with tinsel B2 formal

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

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

   🇪🇸Adornar con oropel

   Sinónimos: adornbedeckdecorateembellishfestoonornamenttrim

2. Impart a cheap brightness C1 informal

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

   • 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.

   🇪🇸Adornar con brillo superficial

   Sinónimos: bedeckbedizenbespangleembellishgild

   Antónimos: deadendimdullsobertarnish

3. Interweave with tinsel C1 formal

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

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

   🇪🇸Entretejer con oropel

• tinseled past participle
• tinselled past participle
• tinseled past simple
• tinselled past simple
• tinseling present participle
• tinselling present participle
• tinsels third person singular