tinsel |
tree |
In lang=en terms the difference between tinsel and tree
is that
tinsel is to adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy while
tree is to place upon a tree; to fit with a tree; to stretch upon a tree.
As nouns the difference between tinsel and tree
is that
tinsel is 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 while
tree is a large plant, not exactly defined, but typically over four meters in height, a single trunk which grows in girth with age and branches (which also grow in circumference with age).
As verbs the difference between tinsel and tree
is that
tinsel is to adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy while
tree is to chase (an animal or person) up a tree.
As an adjective tinsel
is glittering, later especially superficially so; gaudy, showy.
gaiety |
tinsel |
Synonyms |
Gaiety is a synonym of tinsel.
As nouns the difference between gaiety and tinsel
is that
gaiety is (uncountable) the state of being happy while
tinsel is 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.
As an adjective tinsel is
glittering, later especially superficially so; gaudy, showy.
As a verb tinsel is
to adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.
flashy |
tinsel |
Related terms |
Flashy is a related term of tinsel.
As adjectives the difference between flashy and tinsel
is that
flashy is showy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing while
tinsel is glittering, later especially superficially so; gaudy, showy.
As a noun tinsel is
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.
As a verb tinsel is
to adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.
clinquant |
tinsel |
As adjectives the difference between clinquant and tinsel
is that
clinquant is glittery; dressed in, or overlaid with, tinsel finery while
tinsel is glittering, later especially superficially so; gaudy, showy.
As nouns the difference between clinquant and tinsel
is that
clinquant is dutch metal while
tinsel is 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.
As a verb tinsel is
to adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.
tinsel |
garland |
In transitive terms the difference between tinsel and garland
is that
tinsel is to adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy while
garland is to form something into a garland.
As an adjective tinsel
is glittering, later especially superficially so; gaudy, showy.
As a proper noun Garland is
{{surname|A=An|occupational|from=occupations}} for a maker or seller of garlands.
sham |
tinsel |
Related terms |
Sham is a related term of tinsel.
As a proper noun sham
is syria.
As a noun tinsel is
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.
As an adjective tinsel is
glittering, later especially superficially so; gaudy, showy.
As a verb tinsel is
to adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.
bespangled |
tinsel |
Related terms |
Bespangled is a related term of tinsel.
As verbs the difference between bespangled and tinsel
is that
bespangled is (
bespangle) while
tinsel is to adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.
As a noun tinsel is
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.
As an adjective tinsel is
glittering, later especially superficially so; gaudy, showy.
pageantry |
tinsel |
Related terms |
Pageantry is a related term of tinsel.
As nouns the difference between pageantry and tinsel
is that
pageantry is a pageant; a colourful show or display, as in a pageant while
tinsel is 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.
As an adjective tinsel is
glittering, later especially superficially so; gaudy, showy.
As a verb tinsel is
to adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.
garishness |
tinsel |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between garishness and tinsel
is that
garishness is the quality of being garish while
tinsel is 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.
As an adjective tinsel is
glittering, later especially superficially so; gaudy, showy.
As a verb tinsel is
to adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.
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