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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
The movie trots along like an obliging corgi pup; TV director Gregor and DP Zac Nicholson give it a gilded mark of quality. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026 Lord of the Rings alum and current SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin learned that lesson the hard way, coming up under the gilded wing of Hollywood legend Patty Duke. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 The commission also recommended, as an alternative, shortening the arch itself while making the gilded statue even taller—a compromise that would leave the arch squat beneath a top-heavy sculpture. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026 The gilded piece also featured an intricate array of pendants held in place by strings of gold beads that wrapped around the singer’s rib cage. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 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
  • In 1991, Saint Laurent closed his fall-winter 1991 Rive Gauche runway show with a finale parade rendered almost entirely in gold fabrics.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
  • If gold stars were granted to dinner parties, one would have been given to Argent’s ten-year anniversary Work Friends dinner.
    — Clara Hillis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of gold
Adjective
  • But more than half of the volume, about $62 trillion, of transfers is expected to come from those who are currently wealthy—which together make up only 2% of all households.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Lavie used dating apps to steal from wealthy older men and younger women in Westlake Village, West Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, prosecutors said in charging documents.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of wealthy
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
Definition of varnished
Verb
  • The strongbox, which is painted with flowers and birds, has a false keyhole on the front; the real keyhole is hidden underneath a bolt on its lid.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The compact coastal town is known for its whitewashed medina, brightly painted murals and imposing Portuguese-era ramparts overlooking the ocean.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of painted
Adjective
  • Then a trip to the farmers market and local antique stores, a dip in the Delaware if weather permits, capped by an evening on the deck of the Tasting Room for taking in the unmatched golden hour on the valley.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Bake the rolls for 28 to 32 minutes, or until lightly golden and springy when pressed in the center.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • Quiet luxury, by invitation Fortune previously reported affluent Gen Z and millennials were prioritizing experiences, wellness, and identity over traditional luxury possessions.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Still, affluent families will be more likely to afford the full scope of additional, out-of-pocket investments, Goldman said.
    — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of affluent
Verb
  • Boutique brand Katikies has brought the success of its sister hotel in Oia, Santorini, to Mykonos, with a spacious, whitewashed sanctuary on the island’s southwest coast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The one-bedroom space is minimal, deliberately quiet, and whitewashed.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of whitewashed
Verb
  • Despite the rebuild and expansion of the brand’s ready-to-wear network, Lantink still sent out numerous silhouettes featuring the iconic cone bras and a skirt embroidered with loud bells, alongside other couture-like pieces.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The Oscar-winning actress wore a sleeveless dress in a soft blue tone embroidered with floral elements throughout and featuring delicate lace detailing at the hemline and neckline.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of embroidered

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“Gilded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilded. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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