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gilding

[ gil-ding ]
/ ˈgɪl dɪŋ /
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noun
the application of gilt.
the gold leaf or other material with which something is gilded.
the golden surface produced by the application of gilt.
something used to create a deceptively pleasing, impressive, or alluring aspect or character.
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Origin of gilding

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at gild1, -ing1

Words nearby gilding

Gilda, gilded, Gilded Age, gilded cage, gilder, gilding, gild the lily, Gilead, Gileadite, Gilels, Giles
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Words related to gilding

embellishment, ornamentation, adornment, coloring, embroidery, exaggeration, beautification, decoration, trimming, doodad, elaboration, enhancement, enrichment, floridity, frill, fuss, garnish, gingerbread, hyperbole, jazz

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British Dictionary definitions for gilding

gilding
/ (ˈɡɪldɪŋ) /
noun
the act or art of applying gilt to a surface
the surface so produced
another word for gilt 1 (def. 2)
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