tinselly
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7.4
- adjective
- /ˈtɪn.səl.i/
- The sky to the west hulked sullen; behind him were smears of tinselly orange shot through with blinding streaks.
Examples
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She wore a tinselly dress that sparkled with every move she made.
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And I think it's quite possible that Santa might wear tinselly things on a trip to Mars.
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The decorations at the party were all tinselly, shimmering under the lights.
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The Christmas tree was adorned with tinselly ornaments that caught the eye.
Synonyms
304
1.0
Bright and smooth because it reflects light
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4.3
Showy in a cheap way that looks bad
60
4.1
Very bright or showy in a way that attracts attention
36
2.3
Shining with many small bright points like glitter
32
3.0
Shining with many small bright points like stars
20
7.9
Has a showy look that hides little real value
20
5.5
Very bright and showy in a way that looks bad
17
7.2
Bright and stylish in a way that draws attention
15
4.3
Looking attractive and expensive but not actually good
13
2.7
Shining with many small, bright points of light
11
7.7
To show off very expensive things to attract attention
11
4.8
A bright, showy look that tries to impress people
10
4.5
Stylish and attractive with shiny, showy details
9
3.2
Bright or fancy in a way that draws attention
7
4.9
Very bright and showy to get attention but not in good taste
4
5.0
A soft, flickering shine that gently catches the light
3
7.4
Showy in a way meant to attract attention
1
6.6
Covered with shiny thin strips that make it glitter
1
9.9
Attractive in a bright, showy way but not honest or valuable
1
4.2
A smooth shiny surface that reflects light
1
6.7
Having a smooth, shiny surface that reflects light
1
9.9
Shiny with gold or silver and looking showy
Antonyms
Compounds
How Showy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Tinselly comes from tinsel ('shiny decoration') and the ending -y, which means 'full of'. So tinselly describes something that looks bright and sparkly, often in a showy or slightly cheap way.