Tinseling is a verb that means to decorate with thin sheets of metal, foil or glittery material. Synonyms for tinseling include embellishing, adorning, bedecking, garnishing, beautifying, festooning, ornamenting, decking out, draping, and trimming. Each of these synonyms suggests a different manner of decorating an object or space, and each has its unique connotations. Embellishing and adorning suggest the addition of decorative elements to enhance the appearance of something. Bedecking, on the other hand, implies a more lavish adornment. Garnishing, festooning, and ornamenting all suggest adding decoration in a particular pattern or arrangement. Decking out or draping implies covering an object or space in a particular way for a particular occasion. Finally, trimming implies adding a decorative edge or border to an object.