Clinquant
Translation of "clinquant" into Russian
clinquant
NounUK
/ˈklɪŋkənt/
US
/ˈklɪŋkənt/
clinquants pl
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful clinquant.
Ёлка была украшена разноцветной мишурой.
clinquant
AdjectiveUK
/ˈklɪŋkwənt/
US
/ˈklɪŋkwənt/
more clinquant Comp.
most clinquant Super.
Her clinquant jewelry was more about appearance than value.
Ее показные украшения были больше о внешнем виде, чем о ценности.
The clinquant decorations caught everyone's attention at the party.
Блестящие украшения привлекли внимание всех на вечеринке.
Additional translations
Definitions
clinquant
NounUK
/ˈklɪŋkwənt/
US
/ˈklɪŋkwənt/
Tinsel or any glittering decoration made of thin gold or silver foil; showy, gaudy finery.
Victorian Christmas trees were laden with coloured glass baubles and shimmering clinquant.
clinquant
AdjectiveUK
/ˈklɪŋkwənt/
US
/ˈklɪŋkwənt/
Glittering with a showy or gaudy appearance, often used to describe something that is flashy but lacking in substance.
The actress wore a clinquant dress that sparkled under the stage lights, drawing everyone's attention.