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Tinsel (Verb)

Impart a cheap brightness to; "his tinseled image of Hollywood".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Her attempt to update the old furniture only tinselled over its fundamental lack of quality.
His efforts to improve the advertisement were marred by the bold but cheap font, which tinselled the product's already questionable appeal.
The new hotel was clearly trying too hard to seem luxurious, but the gaudy decorations only served to tinsel its underlying tackiness.
The actress's glittering lifestyle had begun to tinsel her once-noble charitable work, making it seem shallow and self-serving.
Their attempts to boost employee morale only tinselled over the company's deeper structural issues.

Adorn with tinsel; "snow flakes tinseled the trees".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Interweave with tinsel; "tinseled velvet".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The intricate design of the fabric was tinsel with thin strands of gold for added opulence.
Her favorite Christmas tree ornament was made of delicate tinseled porcelain that sparkled under the lights.
The tinseled velvet curtains shimmered in the dimly lit room, drawing attention to the lavish decor.
The couturier's newest collection featured stunning tinseled evening gowns that glimmered on the runway.
The tinseled threads were carefully interwoven with the darker fabric to create an exquisite piece of tapestry.