- present participle of gild.
noun
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the act or art of applying gilt to a surface
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the surface so produced
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another word for gilt 1
Etymology
Origin of gilding
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at gild 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Remember, it’s gold leaf: Below the gilding, the rest of the figure is made of bronze.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
Paramount+ has “The Madison” standout Michelle Pfeiffer and Season 2 of “Landman,” both of which could bring Emmy gilding to Taylor Sheridan’s success, plus “Dexter: Resurrection.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
They were then sent for gilding and upholstery, before Mr Desnoues added designs and a wood finish.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2025
It's not just the tutoring and the violin lessons and right resume gilding internship.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2023
And he began writing again...and crossing out words...and writing more, while outside the sun sank lower and lower until its rays were gilding the hilltops.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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