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clinquant

adjective/ˈklɪŋ.kənt/

glittering or sparkling with gold or silver

The clinquant decorations at the gala added an air of luxury to the already extravagant event.

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word origin — Derived from the French word 'clinquant,' meaning 'clinking' or 'jingling,' which is a form of the verb 'clinquer' related to the sound of metallic objects.