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Definition of gilded - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
deceptive appearancehaving a falsely pleasant appearance
- The gilded promises of the salesman were soon exposed.
2.
luxuriousostentatiously rich and superior in quality
- They lived in a gilded mansion on the hill.
3.
gold materialRare made of gold or covered by a thin layer of goldRare
- The museum displayed a gilded statue from ancient times.
Expressions with gilded
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luxurious place that feels confining
She felt trapped in her gilded cage of wealth.
young people who are rich and fashionable
The gilded youth of the city were seen at the exclusive event.
Origin of gilded
Old English, gyldan (to gild)
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Examples of gilded in a sentence
Her gilded smile masked her true intentions. The ballroom was adorned with gilded mirrors and chandeliers. Her gilded lifestyle was the envy of many. She wore a gilded necklace to the event. The palace doors were gilded with intricate designs.
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- French:enjolivé, luxueux, ...
- German:vergoldet, goldüberzogen, ...
- Italian:dorato, lussuoso, ...
- Spanish:dorada, de oro, ...
- Portuguese:dourado, folheado a ouro, ...
- Chinese:镀金的, 金碧辉煌, ...
- Japanese:見かけだおしの, 豪華な, ...
- Arabic:مُذَهَّب, فَاخِر جِدًّا, ...
- Hebrew:מוּצָּג, רַאֲוְתָנִי, ...
- Russian:позолоченный, роскошный, ...
- Ukrainian:позолочений, золочений, ...
- Hindi:भ्रामक, भड़कीला, ...
Definition of gild - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
apply goldRare cover thinly with goldRare
- The artisan decided to gild the frame beautifully..
2.
appearanceRare make something look better, sometimes in a misleading wayRare
- He tried to gild the truth with fancy words.
Noun
trade groupRare UK group of people joined for a common purposeRare UK
- She joined the artists’ gild to network.
Expressions with gild
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make something unpleasant seem more attractive
He tried to gild the pill by offering extra benefits with the job..
embellish something unnecessarily
She decided to gild the lily by adding more decorations.
Origin of gild
Old English, gyldan (to pay)
Examples of gild in a sentence
The craftsman will gild the edges of the book. She gilded the report to impress the investors. They gilded the resume with exaggerated achievements. The merchants’ gild set trade standards for apprentices. He petitioned the gild for winter relief funds.
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- French:dorer, guilde, ...
- German:vergolden, Gilde, ...
- Italian:dorare, corporazione, ...
- Spanish:dorar, gremio, ...
- Portuguese:dourar, grémio, ...
- Chinese:镀金, 行会, ...
- Japanese:金箔を貼る, ギルド, ...
- Arabic:ذَهَّبَ, نِقابَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַזְהִיב, גִּילְדָּה, ...
- Russian:позолотить, гильдия, ...
- Ukrainian:позолотити, гільдія, ...
- Hindi:सोने का पानी चढ़ाना, गिल्ड, ...
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