clinquant

1 of 2

adjective

clin·​quant ˈkliŋ-kənt How to pronounce clinquant (audio) klaⁿ-ˈkäⁿ How to pronounce clinquant (audio)
: glittering with gold or tinsel

clinquant

2 of 2

noun

: tinsel

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle French, from present participle of clinquer to glitter, literally, to clink, of imitative origin

Noun

French, from clinquant, adjective

First Known Use

Adjective

1591, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1682, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clinquant was in 1591

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“Clinquant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinquant. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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