gilded

adjective
UK: /ˈɡɪldɪd/
US: /ˈɡɪldɪd/

  1. Covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint.

    1. The frame was gilded to make it look expensive.
    2. The sunlight gilded the mountaintops, creating a beautiful scene.

  2. Having a pleasing or showy appearance that conceals something of little worth.

    1. They live in a gilded cage, surrounded by luxury but lacking freedom.
    2. The politician's gilded promises masked their lack of real action.

  3. Wealthy and privileged.

    1. The gilded elite often live in a different world.
    2. Gilded families contribute significantly to charitable causes.

Synonyms

golden
gilded verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of gild: to cover something with a thin layer of gold.

    1. The statue was gilded to make it shine.
    2. The baker gilded the pastries with edible gold dust for a special touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gilded" in English means: Covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint., Having a pleasing or showy appearance that conceals something of little worth., Wealthy and privileged..

The phonetic transcription of "gilded" is /ˈɡɪldɪd/ in British English and /ˈɡɪldɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gilded": golden.

Example usage of "gilded": "The frame was gilded to make it look expensive.". More examples on the page.