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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
Intimate shots, which reinforce the early romanticism, make way for unnerving wide-angle close-ups and pans that transform this high-end restaurant into a gilded prison. — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025 Adorned with gilded buttons, her look nodded to fashions of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, key influences of the goth subculture. — Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025 The temple is adorned with intricate floral motifs, marble inlays, and frescoes, but the gilded dome remains the focal point. — Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025 Now part of the Musei Reali, the palace’s royal apartments—replete with crystal chandeliers, ceiling frescoes, gilded moldings, and antiques—have been opened up to the public. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 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
  • Choco-Shenanigans Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with white Kreme, dipped in chocolate icing and topped with green icing drizzles and gold coin glitter sprinkles.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The art deco style 7-ounce glasses are hand-blown, handcut, and accented with a gold rim and engraved lines.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of gold
Adjective
  • One way to see government spending is as a luxury that wealthier societies can afford.
    — James Broughel, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Beginning in the 1970s and ’80s, wealthy nations exported such unloved materials as asbestos and DDT to impoverished nations like Benin and Haiti, which were desperate to develop their economies yet rarely possessed facilities capable of properly disposing of toxic materials.
    — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of wealthy
Verb
  • Two women were selling jewelry and crafts, their tables featuring beaded earrings, silver and copper bracelets, and carefully painted clay pots.
    — Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The gray paint is gone, but its owner keeps the Coast Guard Reserve number painted on the hull, and the boat has most of its original fittings.
    — David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of painted
Adjective
  • The menu will also feature a few only-in-Miami items, like hamachi crudo served with winter citrus, golden beets and habanero ponzu, Dover sole and a dessert named Orange Dreamsicle, with orange mousse, yuzu puree and mint basil granita.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Drizzle sells jars of raw white and raw golden honey, although its major selling point is its superfood varieties, including Turmeric Gold, Berry Bliss (whipped primarily with fresh acai berries and blueberries), and Cacao Luxe (made with Fair Trade cacao).
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • But Chinese consumers are growing increasingly affluent, which presents an opportunity for American producers.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The village, which includes some of Miami-Dade’s most affluent neighborhoods, has already collected 90,000 pounds of food waste in just one year.
    — ASHLEY MIZNAZI, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of affluent
Adjective
  • But the advent of name, image and likeness earnings for college athletes threw yet another roadblock at Johnson’s attempt to establish an identity and maintain some continuity, as programs with richer collectives lured key players away.
    — Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Tariffs are about making America rich again and making America great again.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of rich
Verb
  • Each six-way power seat comes clad in smooth black leather with white contrast stitching at the seams and the trident logo embroidered into the headrest.
    — Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Platform Crocs were worn with oversized jean shorts and jeans embroidered with hearts.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of embroidered
Adjective
  • Related Story Denim broke up an abundance of black leather and silk prints Versace’s baroque collection.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The church’s façade and interior combine baroque and neoclassical style.
    — Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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