Tinsel

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪn.səl/

Definitions of tinsel

noun a shiny decorative material, often used for Christmas decorations

Example Sentences

A1 I hung tinsel on the Christmas tree.

A2 The tinsel sparkled in the light.

B1 She carefully draped the tinsel around the fireplace.

B2 The tinsel added a festive touch to the room.

C1 The intricate tinsel design was handcrafted by skilled artisans.

C2 The tinsel shimmered with a rainbow of colors, creating a dazzling display.

Examples of tinsel in a Sentence

formal The Christmas tree was adorned with sparkling tinsel and twinkling lights.

informal I love how the tinsel adds a festive touch to the decorations.

slang Check out the tinsel on that tree, it's lit!

figurative Her words were like tinsel, shiny and attractive but ultimately lacking substance.

Grammatical Forms of tinsel

• past tense: tinselled
• plural: tinsels
• comparative: more tinsel
• superlative: most tinsel
• present tense: tinsels
• future tense: will tinsel
• perfect tense: has tinselled
• continuous tense: is tinselling
• singular: tinsel
• positive degree: tinsel
• infinitive: to tinsel
• gerund: tinselling
• participle: tinselling

Origin and Evolution of tinsel

First Known Use: 1590 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'tinsel' originated from the Old French word 'estincele' meaning sparkle or sparkle of light.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that sparkles or shines brightly, 'tinsel' has evolved to refer to a thin, shiny material used for decoration, especially during the holiday season.