Synonyms

clinquant

American

[kling-kuhnt] / ˈklɪŋ kənt /

adjective

glittering, especially with tinsel; decked with garish finery.

noun

imitation gold leaf; tinsel; false glitter.

clinquant British

/ ˈklɪŋkənt /

adjective

glittering, esp with tinsel

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noun

tinsel or imitation gold leaf

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Etymology

Origin of clinquant

1585–95; < Middle French: clinking, present participle of clinquer (< Dutch klinken to sound); see -ant

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