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

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.

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.