gilt-edged

Or gilt-edge

[gilt-ejd]

adjective

1. having the edge or edges gilded.

   gilt-edged paper.

2. of the highest or best quality, kind, etc.

3. Finance.

   1. (of securities and bonds) of the highest rating or quality; secure.

   2. (of bonds) government backed or guaranteed.

gilt-edged

adjective

1. stock exchange denoting government securities on which interest payments will certainly be met and that will certainly be repaid at par on the due date

2. of the highest quality

   the last track on the album is a gilt-edged classic

3. (of books, papers, etc) having gilded edges

Word History and Origins

Origin of gilt-edged¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

Mark: Would have taken the draw beforehand but the chances we had were gilt-edged.

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In return, Sir Keir Starmer will be hoping this gilt-edged reception will help to deliver the UK's message on awkward issues such as Ukraine and trade tariffs.

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Not all are sanguine regarding the Saudis’ gilt-edged charm offensive.

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But there was a cloud hanging over the summit amid the gilt-edged grandeur of the former royal townhouse in central London.

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Though they took a point back to Tyneside this time, Gordon will rue the penalty miss, as well as another gilt-edged chance to win it in the second half.

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