What does gilded mean?
Gilded means simple past and past participle of gild.
Gilded
/ˈɡɪldɪd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of gild.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of gild
- Having the color or quality of gold.
- Made of gold or covered by a thin layer of gold.
- Having a falsely pleasant appearance; sugarcoated.
Example Sentences
There wasn't a room that had not been clad, picture-railed, dadoed, panelled, stained, gilded, bordered and generally made over to within an inch of its life - can I interest anyone in a gold cherubic sconce?
All that glisters is not gold; Often have you heard that told: Many a man his life hath sold But my outside to behold: Gilded tombs do worms infold. Had you been as wise as bold, Young in limbs, in judgement old, Your answer had not been inscroll'd: Fare you well; your suit is cold.
Synonyms for gilded
Antonyms for gilded
Related Words
Word Forms
- more gilded
- most gilded
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gilded?
Common synonyms include aureate, chromatic, opulent, meretricious.
What is the opposite of gilded?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gilded in a sentence?
There wasn't a room that had not been clad, picture-railed, dadoed, panelled, stained, gilded, bordered and generally made over to within an inch of its life - can I interest anyone in a gold cherubic sconce?
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