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Definition of Gilded
1. Adjective. Having the deep slightly brownish color of gold. "A gold carpet"
2. Adjective. Based on pretense; deceptively pleasing. "A meretricious argument"
Exact synonyms: Meretricious, Specious
Similar to: Insincere
Derivative terms: Meretriciousness, Speciousness
Similar to: Insincere
Derivative terms: Meretriciousness, Speciousness
3. Adjective. Rich and superior in quality. "Gilded dining rooms"
Exact synonyms: Deluxe, Grand, Luxurious, Opulent, Princely, Sumptuous
Similar to: Rich
Derivative terms: Grandness, Luxuriousness, Luxury, Luxury, Luxury, Opulence, Sumptuosity, Sumptuousness, Sumptuousness
Similar to: Rich
Derivative terms: Grandness, Luxuriousness, Luxury, Luxury, Luxury, Opulence, Sumptuosity, Sumptuousness, Sumptuousness
4. Adjective. Made from or covered with gold. "Gilded icons"
Definition of Gilded
1. Verb. (past of gild) ¹
2. Adjective. Having the color or quality of gold. ¹
3. Adjective. Made of gold or covered by a thin layer of gold. ¹
4. Adjective. Having a falsely pleasant appearance; sugarcoated. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gilded
1. gild [v] - See also: gild