gilt

¹ American  

[gilt] / gɪlt /

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of gild.

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adjective

1. gilded.

2. gold in color; golden.

noun

1. the thin layer of gold or other material applied in gilding.

2. gilt-edged security.

gilt ² American  

[gilt] / gɪlt /

noun

1. a young female swine, especially one that has not produced a litter.

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gilt ¹ British  

/ ɡɪlt /

verb

1. a past tense and past participle of gild 1

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noun

1. gold or a substance simulating it, applied in gilding

2. another word for gilding gilding

3. superficial or false appearance of excellence; glamour

4. a gilt-edged security

5. to destroy the part of something that gives it its appeal

adjective

1. covered with or as if with gold or gilt; gilded

gilt ² British  

/ ɡɪlt /

noun

1. a young female pig, esp one that has not had a litter

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Etymology

Origin of gilt¹

First recorded in 1300–50, for the adjective

Origin of gilt²

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English gilte, Old Norse gylta

Example Sentences

“Spikes in gilt yields in response to political headlines show that investors are still nervous that political change could lead to looser fiscal policy and higher inflation,” said Andrew Wishart, senior U.K. economist at Berenberg.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

U.K. gilts were also among the major losers, with the 10-year gilt yield 8 basis points higher at 4.641%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The 10-year gilt yield rose 13 basis points to a 6-month high of 4.798%, Tradeweb data showed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Analysts said gilt yields were particularly vulnerable to the oil price shock because until recently the weak U.K. economy meant the Bank of England was deemed more likely to be cutting rather than raising rates.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

The woman knelt among the books, touching the drenched leather and cardboard, reading the gilt titles with her fingers while her eyes accused Montag.

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury

Related Words

• gaudy
• gleaming
• glittering
• golden
• lustrous
• painted
• sparkling