adj
tinselly
Tinselly (adj) means looking like tinsel, or decorated with it.
adj
1
Looking like tinsel, or decorated with it.
2
(informal) Flashy and showy, but with no real substance behind it.
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Etymology
Formed from tinsel and -y.
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clinquant
tinseled
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What is the meaning of tinselly?
"tinselly" (adj) means looking like tinsel, or decorated with it.
What is another word for tinselly?
Other words for "tinselly" include clinquant, tinseled.
What is the opposite of tinselly?
Opposites of "tinselly" include low-key, modest, austere.
What are the different meanings of tinselly?
"tinselly" has 2 main meanings: 1. Looking like tinsel, or decorated with it; 2. (informal) Flashy and showy, but with no real substance behind it.
