GILT-EDGE Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

gilt-edged

adjective

ˈgilt-ˌejd

variants or gilt-edge

Definition of gilt-edged

as in excellent

of the very best kind the forward squandered a gilt-edged opportunity to tie the score

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Recent Examples of gilt-edged Under Mitchell, Pecora showed, the nation’s largest bank had become an impeccably groomed racketeering enterprise, dressing up crooked enterprises as gilt-edged to sell their bonds and stocks to unsuspecting buyers. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 As shown below though, those opportunities were not exactly gilt-edged as Turkey fired blanks in their first two matches. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gilt-edged

Adjective

Her shoes are already a favorite among industry insiders for their sleek appeal and excellent construction.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
In late September, the concept was thrust back into the public consciousness thanks to a Variety interview with actor Jack Innanen, who plays the Canadian himbo Paul Baker on the excellent sitcom Adults.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Opposite the magnificent eighteenth-century Grand Théatre, the 150-room Regent Grand perfectly mirrors the aristocratic elegance of this lovely city, thanks to the exquisite interiors of designer Jacques Garcia.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
Amazon includes eight different color choices in this sale, from the lovely Chilled Lilac or Dewdrop Mint, all the way to the basic white or black options.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of lovely

Adjective

The pom-pom sandals at Givenchy were wonderful, fun, unexpected and exactly what fashion lovers are looking for from a spring runway show.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Expect to see rare bottles pulled from the shelves and all manner of weird and wonderful concoctions offered up from the menu and from their encyclopedic knowledge of drinks.

— Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

The answer is both, with Wildwood representing a staggering achievement from the company that has given us such superb efforts as Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
Granted, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are superb smartphones, and safe choices if you're used to the status quo.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

The movie looks terrific, with DP Jeff Cronenweth returning to provide visual consistency with The Social Network and Alexandre Desplat’s elegant score feeding the tension without working too hard at it.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
This puzzle is stuffed with nuance, pleasing crosses and a lot of simply terrific, ridiculously evocative stuff — for example, a jarring assortment of lovely trivia intersecting with some hideous ailments at more than one juncture.

— Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

While the Amalfi Coast’s dirty little secret is its lack of beaches (which become jam-packed come high season), Borgo Santandrea comes with a fabulous private one—and a chic beach club for its guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Through the character of Señorita Rio, Renée was able to combat fascism and showcase fabulous fashion.

— Gaby Iori October 7, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of fabulous

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