tinseled

• Adjectif désignant quelque chose décoré de clinquant ou de paillettes, souvent utilisé de manière métaphorique pour évoquer un attrait superficiel ou prétentieux.

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.

   Brillant de clinquant

   • 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.

   Synonymesgleamingglisteningglitteringmetallicsequinedshinyspangledsparklingtinselly

   Antonymesdullmatteplainsomber

• Verbe 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.

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.

   Décorer avec des guirlandes scintillantes

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

   Synonymesadornbedeckdecorateembellishfestoonornamenttrim

2. Impart a cheap brightnessC1informal

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

   Donner un éclat artificiel

   • 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.

   Synonymesbedeckbedizenbespangleembellishgild

   Antonymesdeadendimdullsobertarnish

3. Interweave with tinselC1formal

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

   entrelacer de clinquant

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