gild
verb
Pronunciation: /ɡɪld/
Definition
Cover with a thin layer of gold or gold-colored material to give a decorative or valuable appearance.
Examples
The craftsman decided to gild the edges of the antique mirror to restore its original luster.
They used a special paint to gild the ornate carvings on the ceiling of the cathedral.
Many Victorian picture frames were designed to be gilded to catch the flickering candlelight.
How to Use gild
- gild with (prepositional phrase)
- To cover something using a specific material. — "They chose to gild the statue with genuine 24-karat gold leaf."
- be gilded (collocation)
- Used in the passive voice to describe an object that has been covered in gold. — "The royal throne was gilded and encrusted with precious jewels."
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