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adjective

variants or gilt
Definition of gildednext
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as in gold
covered in a thin layer of gold An antique mirror in a gilded frame hung over the marble fireplace.

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as in wealthy
coming from or characterized by wealth and luxury The exclusive nightclub was a popular hangout among the city's gilded youth. The grand hotel has been lovingly restored to its former gilded splendor.

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gilded

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verb

variants or gilt
past tense of gild
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as in varnished

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as in painted

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Recent Examples of gilded
Adjective
Dispensed via a gilded click pen—one that can always be found in Jennifer Lopez’s beauty bag—the lightweight product is a Vogue editor’s secret for awakening tired eyes. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025 The Associated Press reported this week that a second man, Michael Jones, has been convicted for his role in the burglary of the 215-pound gilded commode, which authorities have yet to recover. Jones, 39, was found guilty of burglary in the Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday, according to the AP. — Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 In the twilight of the gilded age, the show starts with a murder that strikes the estate of an eccentric and failing tycoon. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025 The display-worthy compact, decked with gilded stars, makes the blush all the more appealing. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gilded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilded
  1. gold
  2. wealthy
  3. painted
  4. golden
  5. affluent
  6. rich
  7. embroidered
  8. baroque
Adjective
  • Known for: The gold horse-bit hardware and iconic red and green stripes, with many timeless handbag styles to choose from.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Buddhist monasteries and Islamic relics too include significant gold components.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of gold
Adjective
  • Whaling was also one of the few industries where Black Americans, both free and formerly enslaved, could make money and become wealthy.
    — Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Other wealthy influencers have taken up residence not far from the White House, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who purchased in the Woodland Normanstone neighborhood, Politico reported.
    — Carol Ross Joynt, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of wealthy
Verb
  • Many young men, rightly or wrongly, feel like they too are being painted with a broad brush.
    — Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The brick back wall is painted blue.
    — Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of painted
Adjective
  • Memorable dishes include golden organic tomatoes — a Ford’s Farm specialty — with stracciatella, Asian pear, zata’ar, herbs and basil oil.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Doechii wore a tight denim Schiaparelli two-piece with golden buttons and a headwrap that Malcolm made using velvet.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • But in less affluent districts, property tax revenue is relatively low, so funding from the state makes up a more significant portion of the district’s budget.
    — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Unlike the predominantly White and affluent Covenant School, the middle school had a more diverse student body from working-class households, the report said.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of affluent
Adjective
  • As winds churn up cold water off the Southern California coast, sediment rich in nutrients is swirled up from the ocean floor and becomes feed for smaller creatures in the water who are eaten by larger ones like pelicans, whales and all kinds of fish.
    — Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Louise insisted the show didn’t make the cast rich.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of rich
Verb
  • The legs are left open, and the pairs are then embroidered, decorated and finished at Asta Resort’s embroidery studio also nearby.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The necklace set would go equally well with the long sweetheart neckline bustier gown in white jacquard, or an outfit composed of a crisp white blouse in lightweight taffeta paired with a floor-length mermaid skirt embroidered in a half-moon motif.
    — Lily Templeton, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of embroidered
Adjective
  • The design embraces opulence with a colonial and baroque influence, majestic chandeliers and antique furnishings.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra holds indoor and outdoor concerts throughout the year, while the Tallahassee Bach Parley provides a unique opportunity to see musicians perform on baroque instruments.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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