gilt-edged

adjective

ˈgilt-ˌejd 

variants or gilt-edge

ˈgilt-ˈej 

1

: having a gilt edge

2

: of the best quality or rating

gilt-edged securities

Synonyms

• superb
• terrific
• sensational
• great
• fine
• quality
• famous
• lovely
• stellar
• wonderful
• sterling
• beautiful
• fantastic
• excellent
• neat
• marvellous
• first-class
• splendid

Examples of gilt-edged in a Sentence

the forward squandered a gilt-edged opportunity to tie the score

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gilt-edged

• alleged
• unpledged
• dredged
• edged
• fledged
• hedged
• pledged
• wedged