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adjective

variants or gilt
Definition of gildednext
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as in gold
covered in a thin layer of gold An antique mirror in a gilded frame hung over the marble fireplace.

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as in wealthy
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.

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verb

variants or gilt
past tense of gild
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as in varnished

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as in painted

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Recent Examples of gilded
Adjective
She was made of gilded plaster. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026 Darden also notes that scenic wallpapers, gilded mirrors, marble elements, European antique art, and Louis the 16th-style furniture are common sights in Parisian homes and restaurants. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026 The bathroom was particularly fabulous, with its slim burgundy tiles, back-to-back sink situation, rounded gilded mirrors and vast waterfall shower. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 But what appeared at the time as an act of total randomness actually spoke to a wider sense of release for a 20-something who had grown tired of his gilded cage. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gilded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilded
  1. gold
  2. wealthy
  3. varnished
  4. painted
  5. golden
  6. affluent
  7. whitewashed
  8. embroidered
Adjective
  • Separated from her husband, Leslie became much more animated, the X-ray tech told police, rattling off the details of her abduction and fidgeting with a gold bracelet.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
  • Positive reviews frequently mention Goldco’s knowledgeable staff, responsive customer service and educational resources that make setting up a gold IRA account for the first time simple.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of gold
Adjective
  • Congressional Democrats and watchdog groups have raised concerns that the group lacks transparency, skirts federal rules and allows companies and wealthy individuals to buy access to the president’s office.
    — Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 26 July 2026
  • Patel viewed it more as a high-stakes litmus test of his wealthy audience’s altruism.
    — Anna Tong, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
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Verb
  • Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.
    — Sarah Linn April 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Reaching the island is all part of the fun too, requiring you to hop aboard a vintage, slickly varnished wooden boat at Balmaha and schedule a pick-up time for the way back.
    — Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • In one image, a young sitter with the Arabic word for ‘justice’ painted on her cheek gazes sensuously into the camera, while flooding the frame with wafts of smoke.
    — Michael-Oliver Harding, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Start your visit with a ride on the Bretton Woods Skyway Gondola, which glides above the treetops to reveal sweeping views of the Presidential Range painted in brilliant shades of crimson, amber and gold.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of painted
Adjective
  • Bake in preheated oven, rotating pans from top to bottom halfway through, until danishes are puffed and deep golden brown, 12-15 minutes.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • There's still time to gather your friends, order a cocktail and settle in for golden hour with sweeping skyline views as your backdrop.
    — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • This is likely why affluent jetsetters of every ilk—from multi-generational families to newlyweds on their honeymoon—choose to stay here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • The national retailers who seized the opportunity, in turn, helped make the neighborhood still more attractive to affluent newcomers and investors.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Definition of affluent
Verb
  • Sant Pol de Mar swaps crowded stretches of sand for quieter coves, whitewashed buildings and a noticeably calmer atmosphere than Barcelona.
    — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • No longer a hidden gem or best-kept secret, Puglia’s dramatic beaches, Baroque cities, and whitewashed trulli are splashed over many an Instagram feed.
    — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
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Verb
  • Supermodels Carol Gracias walked out in the first look — a sherwani jacket worn over an anarkali dress, carrying a briefcase embroidered with the map of India.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • At the London premiere, Zendaya embraced a custom white Thom Browne gown featuring a collared neckline and embroidered crossed tennis racquets, finishing the look with a polished bow in her hair.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026
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