tinsel vs adorn

tinsel is a noun but adorn is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tinsel	Yes	No	Yes	No
adorn	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, adorn is a hypernym of tinsel; that is, adorn is a word with a broader meaning than tinsel:

Other hypernyms of tinsel include beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament.

tinsel (noun)	adorn (noun)
a thread with glittering metal foil attached
a showy decoration that is basically valueless

tinsel (verb)	adorn (verb)
interweave with tinsel	make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
adorn with tinsel	furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
impart a cheap brightness to	be beautiful to look at