Definition of tinsel

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  • tinsel is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • tinsel is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • tinsel is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of tinsel

  • adorn with tinsel (verb)

    Examples

    1. snow flakes tinseled the trees
  • a showy decoration that is basically valueless (noun)

    Examples

    1. all the tinsel of self-promotion
  • a thread with glittering metal foil attached (noun)
  • impart a cheap brightness to (verb)

    Examples

    1. his tinseled image of Hollywood
  • interweave with tinsel (verb)

    Examples

    1. tinseled velvet

See definition of tinsel in Merriam Webster