tinseled

tin·sel  (tnsl)

n.

1. Very thin sheets, strips, or threads of a glittering material used as a decoration.

2. Something sparkling or showy but basically valueless: the tinsel of parties and promotional events.

adj.

1. Made of or decorated with tinsel.

2. Gaudy, showy, and basically valueless.

tr.v. tin·seled or tin·selled, tin·sel·ing or tin·sel·ling, tin·sels

1. To decorate with or as if with tinsel: tinsel a Christmas tree.

2. To give a false sparkle to.

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[Middle English tineseile, from Old French estincelle, spangle, spark; see stencil.]

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

tinseled - glittering with gold or silver clinquant, tinselly adorned, decorated - provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction