Tinseling: meaning, definitions and examples
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tinseling
[ ˈtɪnslɪŋ ]
decorative effect
Tinseling refers to the act of decorating something with tinsel or similar shiny materials, often used during festive seasons to create a sparkling or shimmering effect. It can involve draping tinsel over Christmas trees, wrapping gifts, or enhancing other decorative items.
Synonyms
decorating, embellishing, ornamenting.
Examples of usage
- They spent hours tinseling the Christmas tree.
- The party decorations were tinseling with bright colors.
- She enjoys tinseling her home's exterior during the holidays.
Translations
Translations of the word "tinseling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 festim
🇮🇳 झिलमिलाना
🇩🇪 Glitzer
🇮🇩 berkilau
🇺🇦 блискітки
🇵🇱 błyszczenie
🇯🇵 きらめき
🇫🇷 scintillement
🇪🇸 destello
🇹🇷 ışıldama
🇰🇷 반짝임
🇸🇦 تألق
🇨🇿 záření
🇸🇰 iskrenie
🇨🇳 闪烁
🇸🇮 sijaj
🇮🇸 glitrandi
🇰🇿 жарқырау
🇬🇪 ბრწყინვა
🇦🇿 parıldamaq
🇲🇽 destello
Etymology
The word 'tinseling' is derived from 'tinsel', which itself comes from the Old French word 'estincelle', meaning 'spark'. The word evolved in English in the late 16th century, initially referring to a thin metallic foil used in decoration. By the 19th century, tinsel became popular in the context of Christmas decorations, leading to the verb 'tinseling' to describe the action of applying tinsel as a decorative element. The festive connotation of the word has persisted, especially in Western cultures where the shimmering effect of tinsel is synonymous with holiday celebrations.