Tinsel word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "tinsel" word

[noun] a thread with glittering metal foil attached
[noun] a showy decoration that is basically valueless; "all the tinsel of self-promotion"
[adjective] gaudy and showy but valueless; "trumpery ornaments"
[verb] interweave with tinsel; "tinseled velvet"
[verb] adorn with tinsel; "snow flakes tinseled the trees"
[verb] impart a cheap brightness to; "his tinseled image of Hollywood"

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\Tin"sel\, n. [F. ['e]tincelle a spark, OF. estincelle, L. scintilla. Cf. {Scintillate}, {Stencil}.] 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. Who can discern the tinsel from the gold? --Dryden. 2. Something shining and gaudy; something superficially shining and showy, or having a false luster, and more gay than valuable. O happy peasant! O unhappy bard! His the mere tinsel, hers the rich reward. --Cowper.
\Tin"sel\, a. Showy to excess; gaudy; specious; superficial. ``Tinsel trappings.'' --Milton.
\Tin"sel\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Tinseled}or {Tinselled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tinseling} or {Tinselling}.] To adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy. She, tinseled o'er in robes of varying hues. --Pope.

Synonyms for tinsel

trumpery, worthless

The fun area, different aproach to word »tinsel«

Let's analyse "tinsel" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: LESNIT. Average typing speed for these characters is 1680 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: - .. -. ... . .-..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: tinsel: 9 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: tinsel: 2 + 9 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 3 = 25, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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