Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun tinsel

2 senses of tinsel

Sense 1
tinsel -- (a showy decoration that is basically valueless; "all the tinsel of self-promotion")
       => decoration, ornament, ornamentation -- (something used to beautify)

Sense 2
tinsel -- (a thread with glittering metal foil attached)
       => thread, yarn -- (a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb tinsel

3 senses of tinsel

Sense 1
tinsel -- (impart a cheap brightness to; "his tinseled image of Hollywood")
       => lend, impart, bestow, contribute, add, bring -- (bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program")

Sense 2
tinsel -- (adorn with tinsel; "snow flakes tinseled the trees")
       => decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify -- (make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day")

Sense 3
tinsel -- (interweave with tinsel; "tinseled velvet")
       => weave, interweave -- (interlace by or as if by weaving)