gild

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gild

The artist decided to gild the frame of the painting.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To cover with a thin layer of gold: The primary meaning of "gild" is to apply a thin layer of gold leaf or gold-colored material to an object's surface.
    • To give a deceptively attractive or pleasing appearance to something: Figuratively, "gild" means to make something seem more attractive or acceptable than it really is.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • The artisans will gild the picture frame to make it look more luxurious.
    • He tried to gild his harsh criticism with a few compliments, but the damage was done.
Advanced Usage

  • "to gild the lily": To try to improve something that is already beautiful or excellent, often resulting in excess or spoiling it.

    • Adding more decorations to that perfect cake would be to gild the lily.

  • "to gild the pill": To make something unpleasant seem more attractive or acceptable.

    • The company tried to gild the pill of layoffs by offering generous severance packages.
Variants and Related Words

  • Gilded (adj): Covered with a thin layer of gold; or, having a wealthy and superficially brilliant appearance.

    • The gilded dome of the cathedral shone in the sun.
    • They lived a gilded life in the capital.

  • Gilder (n): A person whose job is to gild objects.

    • The master gilder restored the antique mirror.

  • Gilding (n): The process, technique, or material used for gilding.

    • The gilding on the statue has worn away over the centuries.
Synonyms
  • Adorn: To make more beautiful or attractive.
  • Embellish: To make something more attractive by adding decorative details.
  • Enhance: To intensify or improve the quality or value of something.
Related Phrases
  • The Gilded Age: A historical period in the United States (late 19th century) characterized by rapid economic growth and displays of wealth, but also marked by underlying social problems.
    • Mark Twain coined the term "The Gilded Age" to describe the era's superficial glitter.
Idioms
  • Gild the lily: (As defined in Advanced Usage).
  • Gild the pill: (As defined in Advanced Usage).
gild

The artist decided to gild the frame of the painting.

Noun
  1. a formal association of people with similar interests
    • he joined a golf club
    • they formed a small lunch society
    • men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today
Verb
  1. decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold

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