tinsel

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for tinsel

tinsel 🔊 /tɪˈnsʌl/

tinsel : ටින් පත

tinsel : සරුව පිත්තල

tinsel : සරුවපිත්තල

tinsel definition

Noun.

  1. 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.
  2. Something shining and gaudy; something superficially shining and showy, or having a false luster, and more gay than valuable.

Adjective. Showy to excess; gaudy; specious; superficial.

Transitive verb. To adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.