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
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.