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gilded

/ˈɡɪldɪd/

gildedadjective

more gilded

Comp.

most gilded

Super.

/ˈɡɪldɪd/

Translations

doré

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

gildverb

gilded

Past Simple

gilded

Past Simple

gilded

Past Participle

gilding

Gerund

/ɡɪld/

Translations

dorer

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

gildnoun

Definitions

(archaic) An association or society of craftsmen or merchants; a guild.

In medieval London, each trade was represented by its own gild.