Gilt Edged

Pronunciation: /ɡɪlt ɛdʒd/

Definitions of gilt edged

adjective describing something of high quality or value, often used in reference to financial securities

Example Sentences

A1 The book had a gilt edged cover.

A2 She received a gilt edged invitation to the gala.

B1 The company offered a gilt edged investment opportunity.

B2 The artist's work was considered gilt edged in the art world.

C1 His gilt edged reputation preceded him wherever he went.

C2 The CEO's speech was filled with gilt edged promises for the future.

Examples of gilt edged in a Sentence

formal The company issued a gilt-edged bond to attract investors.

informal I heard that the new restaurant in town is gilt-edged, we should check it out.

slang That car is totally gilt-edged, dude!

figurative Her reputation as a designer is gilt-edged in the fashion industry.

Grammatical Forms of gilt edged

• past tense: gilt edged
• plural: gilt edged
• comparative: more gilt edged
• superlative: most gilt edged
• present tense: gilt edges
• future tense: will be gilt edged
• perfect tense: has been gilt edged
• continuous tense: is being gilt edged
• singular: gilt edged
• positive degree: gilt edged
• infinitive: to gilt edge
• gerund: gilt edging
• participle: gilt edged

Origin and Evolution of gilt edged

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'gilt edged' originated from the practice of applying a thin layer of gold to the edges of a book's pages to signify its high quality and value.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'gilt edged' has evolved to describe anything of exceptional quality or value, not just limited to books with gold-edged pages.