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gilding

UK
/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/

Translations

gildingnoun
gildings
pl
dorureSens propre : action de recouvrir d’or ou d’une matière dorée.
The artist used gilding to enhance the frame of the painting.
L'artiste a utilisé de la dorure pour embellir le cadre du tableau.
dorureSens concret : couche d’or ou d’aspect doré appliquée sur une surface.
The gilding on the antique mirror had started to wear off.
La dorure du miroir ancien avait commencé à s'user.
Additional translations
dorureAu figuré : apparence de richesse ou de luxe trompeuse ou superficielle.
Synonyms
gold plating
embellishment
decoration
ornamentation
gold leaf
gildinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns to denote something connected with the process or material of applying gold leaf (e.g. ‘gilding metal’, ‘gilding tools’).
Additional translations
dorureDans les emplois techniques, avec un complément du nom en français.
Synonyms
gold-plating
ornamenting
embellishing
leafing
varnishing
gold-leafing
gildverb

gilding

Gerund

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
gold-plate
adorn
decorate
embellish
overlay

Definitions

gildingnoun
The process of applying a thin layer of gold or a gold-like substance to a surface.
The artist used gilding to enhance the frame of the painting, giving it a luxurious appearance.
A thin layer of gold or a gold-like substance applied to a surface.
The gilding on the antique mirror had started to wear off, revealing the wood underneath.
An appearance of wealth or luxury that is superficial or deceptive.
The mansion's opulent gilding masked the owner's financial troubles.
gildinggerund / present participle
Relating to or used for the process of applying gold leaf or a gold-coloured coating.
He purchased gilding tools and size for the restoration project.
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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