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or gilt
Synonyms & Antonyms of gilded
1
covered in a thin layer of gold
- An antique mirror in a gilded frame hung over the marble fireplace.
Synonyms and Near Synonyms for gilded
- bejeweled
- (or bejewelled),
- bossed,
- chased,
- emblazoned,
- embossed,
- embroidered,
- flounced,
- fringed,
- garlanded,
- laced,
- sequined
- (or sequinned),
- wreathed
2
coming from or characterized by wealth and luxury
- The exclusive nightclub was a popular hangout among the city's gilded youth.
- The grand hotel has been lovingly restored to its former gilded splendor.
Synonyms and Near Synonyms for gilded
- affluent,
- deep-pocketed,
- fat,
- fat-cat,
- flush,
- loaded,
- moneyed
- (also monied),
- opulent,
- rich,
- silk-stocking,
- wealthy,
- well-endowed,
- well-fixed,
- well-heeled,
- well-off,
- well-to-do
- advantaged,
- blessed
- (also blest),
- privileged
- bedaubed,
- flashy,
- garish,
- gaudy,
- glitzy,
- loud,
- ostentatious,
- pretentious,
- showy,
- swank
- (or swanky),
- tawdry
Antonyms and Near Antonyms for gilded
- bankrupt,
- bankrupted,
- beggared,
- broke,
- indebted,
- insolvent,
- pauperized,
- ruined,
- skint
- [chiefly British]
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