Gilded: meaning, definitions and examples

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gilded

 

[ ˈɡɪldɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

figurative

wealthy and privileged.

Synonyms

affluent, privileged, wealthy

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

Word origin

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.

See also: gild, gilding, gildwork.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,702, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.