Tinselly has 20 synonyms. The top synonyms for tinselly are twinkly, twinkling, sparkling, spangly, shimmery, shimmering, scintillescent, scintillating and 12 more. Another word for tinselly is twinkly. Browse the full list below.
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What is a synonym for tinselly?
A common synonym for tinselly is twinkly. Other synonyms include twinkling, sparkling, spangly, shimmery.
How many synonyms does tinselly have?
Tinselly has 20 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.
What does tinselly mean?
(n): a shining material used for ornamental purposes; especially, a very thin, gauzelike cloth with much gold or silver woven into it; also, very thin metal overlaid with a thin coating of gold or sil
Definition of tinselly:
(n) :
a
shining material used for ornamental purposes; especially, a very thin, gauzelike cloth with much gold or silver woven into it; also, very thin metal overlaid with a thin coating of gold or silver, brass foil, or the like; very thin strips of a
glittering,
metallic material used as a
decoration, and traditionally,
draped at
Christmas time over
streamers,
paper chains and the branches of
Christmas trees
(adj) :
showy to excess; gaudy; specious; superficial
(v) :
to
adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy; to give something a false
sparkle
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Definition of tinselly:
(n) :
a
shining material used for ornamental purposes; especially, a very thin, gauzelike cloth with much gold or silver woven into it; also, very thin metal overlaid with a thin coating of gold or silver, brass foil, or the like; very thin strips of a
glittering,
metallic material used as a
decoration, and traditionally,
draped at
Christmas time over
streamers,
paper chains and the branches of
Christmas trees
(adj) :
showy to excess; gaudy; specious; superficial
(v) :
to
adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy; to give something a false
sparkle