Gilded
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɪldɪd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Gilded is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of gild.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of gild.
More Meanings
- 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
Depending on context, synonyms include aureate, chromatic, opulent, meretricious, rich, specious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include golden, aureate, gold, metallic, metal, colored.
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