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gilded

UK
/ˈɡɪldɪd/
US
/ˈɡɪldɪd/

Translations

gildedadjective
more gilded
Comp.
most gilded
Super.
UK
/ˈɡɪldɪd/
US
/ˈɡɪldɪd/
The gilded frame of the painting shimmered in the gallery lights.
Le cadre doré du tableau scintillait sous les lumières de la galerie.
Additional translations
doréSens figuré : qui a un aspect séduisant mais trompeur.
privilégiéSens social : riche et favorisé; souvent employé dans un registre soutenu.
Synonyms
luxurious
ornate
gold-plated
shiny
glittering
lavish
sumptuous
opulent
gildverb

gilded

Past Simple

gilded
Past Simple
gilded
Past Participle
gilding
Gerund
UK
/ɡɪld/
US
/ɡɪld/
The craftsman gilded the statue to give it a more luxurious appearance.
L'artisan a doré la statue pour lui donner une apparence plus luxueuse.
Additional translations
maquillerAu sens figuré, pour donner une apparence plus favorable ou trompeuse.
Synonyms
adorn
gold-plate
overlay
embellish
decorate

Definitions

gildedadjective
Covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint.
The gilded frame of the painting shimmered in the gallery lights.
Having a pleasing or showy appearance that conceals something of little worth.
The gilded promises of the politician were soon revealed to be empty.
Wealthy and privileged.
The gilded youth of the city often gathered at exclusive clubs.
gildverb
To cover with or as if with a thin layer of gold.
The craftsman gilded the statue to give it a more luxurious appearance.
To give an attractive but often deceptive appearance to something.
The company tried to gild the financial report to make the results look better than they were.
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