tinselry

[ tin-suhl-ree ]

noun

1. cheap and pretentious display.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tinselry¹

First recorded in 1820–30; tinsel + -ry

Example Sentences

If they can be hung over with gewgaws and tinselry, if plumes shall tremble on their heads, silks shall rustle about them, and jewels shine wherever they go, to catch every eye and bewilder every passer-by, they fancy they are in the upper-ten of womanhood.

From Project Gutenberg

I abhor the gaudy tinselry which loads the devotees of fashion, indicative of false tastes and false principles; but white and pearls remind me of every thing pure and holy in nature.

From Project Gutenberg

Her robe of brown and coral And amber glistens through Rare jewels of the morning, The opals of the dew, Like royal fabrics worn beneath The tinselry of pearls, Or diamond dust by fashion strewn On sunny curls.

From Project Gutenberg

The tree in the corner of the room flashes its tinselry in the dying light.

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