adj
Meaning 1
Resembling or adorned with tinsel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
tinselly
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/ˈtɪnsəli/
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adj
Meaning 2
Gaudy, superficial; offering attraction without depth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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adjective satellite
Meaning 3
glittering with gold or silver
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: clinquant, tinseled
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From tinsel + -y.