Pronunciation: /ɡɪld/
noun a thin layer of gold or something that looks like gold applied to a surface
A1 The gild on the picture frame was starting to chip away.
A2 She admired the intricate gild on the ancient sword.
B1 The gild on the church altar was carefully restored by a skilled artisan.
B2 The gild on the antique mirror added a touch of elegance to the room.
C1 The gild on the crown jewels was so dazzling that it seemed to glow.
C2 The gild on the statue was so finely detailed that it looked almost lifelike.
verb to cover with a thin layer of gold or something that looks like gold
A1 She gilded the edges of the picture frame with gold paint.
A2 The artist gilded the statue to make it look more expensive.
B1 The company gilds their products to attract more customers.
B2 The cathedral's dome was gilded with real gold leaf.
C1 The royal palace was gilded from top to bottom, showcasing its opulence.
C2 The master craftsman meticulously gilded each intricate detail of the chandelier.
formal The artist used real gold leaf to gild the frame of the painting.
informal I'm thinking of gilding the edges of this photo frame with some metallic paint.
slang Let's gild this project with some extra bells and whistles to really impress the client.
figurative She tried to gild the truth with fancy words, but we could still see through her lies.
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