tinsel

indénombrable

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее броское украшение из тонких, блестящих металлических нитей, часто используемое для праздничного декора, или что-то внешне привлекательное, но не имеющее реальной ценности.esSustantivo 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.frNom désignant une décoration voyante faite de fils métalliques minces et brillants, souvent utilisée pour les décorations de fête, ou quelque chose d'attrayant en apparence mais sans valeur réelle.deEin Substantiv, das ein auffälliges Dekor aus dünnen, glänzenden Metallfäden bezeichnet, das oft für festliche Dekoration verwendet wird, oder etwas äußerlich Attraktives, das keinen realen Wert hat.ptSubstantivo que designa um enfeite vistoso feito de fios finos e brilhantes, geralmente metálicos, muito usado em decoração festiva, especialmente na árvore de Natal; também pode indicar algo que parece atraente por fora, mas não tem valor real.zh指用细而闪亮的金属丝制成的装饰物，常用于节日装饰；也比喻外表华丽但没有实际价值的东西。arاسم يدل على زينة لامعة مصنوعة من خيوط معدنية رقيقة أو شرائح براقة، تُستخدم غالبًا في الزينة الاحتفالية، أو على شيء يبدو جذابًا من الظاهر لكنه بلا قيمة حقيقية.

1. Glittering decoration A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruМишураesEspumillónfrGuirlande scintillantedeLamettaptPisca-piscazh金属丝装饰arبهرج

2. Superficial showiness B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruМишураesOropel, brillo superficialfrclinquantdeTandptFachadazh华而不实arبهارج زائفة

   Synonymes: flashinessfripperygaudinessglitzmeretriciousnessostentationpretentiousnessshowinesstawdrinessvulgarity

   Antonymes: realitysoliditysubstancevalueworth

• tinsels plural form
• tinsels' possessive plural form
• tinsel's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, означающий украшать или наряжать мишурой или чем-то блестящим и показным.esAdornar 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.frVerbe signifiant décorer ou orner de clinquant, de paillettes ou de quelque chose de brillant et d'ostentatoire, souvent de manière superficielle ou tape-à-l'œil.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas mit Lametta, Glitzer oder anderem glänzenden, oft oberflächlich wirkenden Schmuck zu versehen oder auszustaffieren.ptVerbo que significa enfeitar ou adornar com lantejoulas, purpurina ou algo brilhante e vistoso; também pode indicar dar aparência brilhante e chamativa a algo, muitas vezes de forma superficial ou enganosa.zh动词，指用金属箔片或闪光装饰物来装饰某物；也指对事物加以华丽而虚饰的修饰，使其显得比实际更光鲜。arفعل يعني تزيين شيء أو حلّاه بالزينة اللامعة أو البهرج، أو جعله يبدو أكثر بريقًا وجاذبية مما هو عليه في الواقع.

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.

   ruУкрашать мишуройesAdornar con oropelfrDécorer avec des guirlandes scintillantesdeMit Lametta schmückenptEnfeitar com lantejoulaszh用金银丝装饰arيزيّن بالمِشْمَع

   Synonymes: 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.

   ruПриукрашиватьesAdornar con brillo superficialfrDonner un éclat artificieldeAufputzenptDar brilho falsozh华而不实arإضفاء بريق زائف

   Synonymes: bedeckbedizenbespangleembellishgild

   Antonymes: 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.

   ruУкрашать мишуройesEntretejer con oropelfrentrelacer de clinquantdeMit Lametta durchziehenptEnfeitar com lantejoulaszh用金属丝装饰arتزيين بالمِشْمَش

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