tinseled

• 过时形容词，形容某物用金属箔、闪光片或华而不实的东西装饰，常作比喻，指外表华丽而肤浅、虚有其表。

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.

   闪光的

   • 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.

   同义词gleamingglisteningglitteringmetallicsequinedshinyspangledsparklingtinselly

   反义词dullmatteplainsomber

• 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。

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.

   用金银丝装饰

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

   同义词adornbedeckdecorateembellishfestoonornamenttrim

2. Impart a cheap brightnessC1informal

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

   华而不实

   • 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.

   同义词bedeckbedizenbespangleembellishgild

   反义词deadendimdullsobertarnish

3. Interweave with tinselC1formal

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

   用金属丝装饰

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