Gilded: meaning, definitions and examples
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gilded
[ ˈɡɪldɪd ]
description
covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint.
Synonyms
gold-covered, gold-leafed, gold-plated
Examples of usage
- The gilded dome of the cathedral shimmered in the sunlight.
- The gilded frame added a touch of luxury to the painting.
figurative
wealthy and privileged.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gilded elite of the society lived in luxury.
- She enjoyed the gilded lifestyle of the rich and famous.
Translations
Translations of the word "gilded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dourado
🇮🇳 सोने का
🇩🇪 vergoldet
🇮🇩 berlapis emas
🇺🇦 позолочений
🇵🇱 pozłacany
🇯🇵 金めっきされた
🇫🇷 doré
🇪🇸 dorado
🇹🇷 yaldızlı
🇰🇷 금박을 입힌
🇸🇦 مذهَّب
🇨🇿 pozlacený
🇸🇰 pozlátený
🇨🇳 镀金的
🇸🇮 pozlačen
🇮🇸 gullhúðaður
🇰🇿 алтынмен қапталған
🇬🇪 მოქსოვილი
🇦🇿 qızıl örtüklü
🇲🇽 doradado
Etymology
The word 'gilded' comes from the Middle English 'gilden', which is derived from the Old English 'gyldan'. The concept of gilding has been used for centuries to add a touch of luxury and wealth to objects. In a figurative sense, 'gilded' also refers to the idea of being wealthy and privileged, highlighting a disparity in society between the rich and the poor.