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Meaning of gilded in English
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɪldəd/
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Classifying Adjective
gilded
Definitions
1.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
Examples
« long aureate (or golden) hair »
« a gold carpet »
Synonyms
chromatic
2.
based on pretense
Examples
« deceptively pleasing »
« the gilded and perfumed but inwardly rotten nobility »
« meretricious praise »
« a meretricious argument »
Synonyms
insincere
3.
rich and superior in quality
Examples
« a princely sum »
« gilded dining rooms »
Synonyms
rich
4.
made from or covered with gold
Examples
« gold coins »
« the gold dome of the Capitol »
« the golden calf »
« gilded icons »
Synonyms
metallic
metal(a)