Synonyms of gilt

gilt

noun

as in glitter

Related Words

• glitter
• embroidery
• embossment
• appliqué
• fancywork
• design
• pattern
• improvement
• furnishings
• enhancement
• bedizenment
• enrichment
• filigree
• trappings
• regalia
• flounce
• ornamentation
• ornament
• finery
• decoration
• flourish
• furbelow
• adornment
• blazonry
• ruffle
• garniture
• figure
• apparel
• trim
• frippery
• embellishment
• froufrou
• garnish
• frosting
• frill
• caparison
• bells and whistles
• bric-a-brac
• garnishment
• chichi
• fal-lal
• setoff
• doodad
• foofaraw
• emblazonry
• beautifier
• embellisher

Dissimilar Words

• scar
• blemish
• disfigurement
• stain
• spot
• blot
• defacement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gilt

This gilt-bronze bodhisattva statue from the early 7th century sits along with one other bodhisattva dating to the 6th century. — Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 11 June 2026

Although the hotel is Japanese inspired, the Peninsula Tokyo incorporates many pan-Asian elements—gilt finishes, flower petal motifs on the carpets, and cherry wood panelling, to name a few. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

The 30-year gilt yield hit its highest since 1998, driven in part by investor fears that a new, more liberal prime minister could further hike government spending and loosen the country’s fiscal policy. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 May 2026

Britain’s borrowing costs were already rising more than other major economies before a leadership crisis in the governing Labour Party helped push gilt yields to multi-decade highs earlier today. — Isa Soares, CNN Money, 12 May 2026