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1) a glittering metallic substance, used for decoration (tinsel)

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Meaning:
bright

giving out or reflecting a lot of light

shining, glowing in appearance

brilliant

very bright

shining, glowing in appearance

flashy

shining and attractive but often a little vulgar

flamboyant, in poor taste

garish

unpleasantly coloured; over-decorated

flashy, tasteless

gilt

of gild; gold leaf or gold-coloured paint used for gilding

gilded

glamourous

attractive and exciting

sophisticated in style

gorgeous

richly coloured; magnificent; giving pleasure and satisfaction

beautiful, magnificent

magnificent

superb; splendid

glorious, wonderful

resplendent

looking rich and colourful

bright, radiant

splendid

very beautiful and attractive to look at; excellent

luxurious, expensive

starry

having light from, shining like, stars

pertaining to stars

tawdry

brightly coloured or decorated, but cheap or in bad state

cheap, tasteless

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