Definitions for gilding

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gilding gild·ing

Spelling: [gil-ding]

IPA: /ˈgɪl dɪŋ/

Gilding is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 58 anagrams from letters in gilding (dggiiln).

Definitions for gilding

noun

1. the application of gilt.
2. the gold leaf or other material with which something is gilded.
3. the golden surface produced by the application of gilt.
4. something used to create a deceptively pleasing, impressive, or alluring aspect or character.

Idioms

1. gild the lily, to add unnecessary ornamentation, a special feature, etc., in an attempt to improve something that is already complete, satisfactory, or ideal:

verb (used with object)

1. to coat with gold, gold leaf, or a gold-colored substance.
2. to give a bright, pleasing, or specious aspect to.
3. Archaic. to make red, as with blood.

Origin of gilding

late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at gild¹, -ing¹

Examples for gilding

As this seemed a waste of labour, I decided to try the effect of gilding.

But a dab of varnish, a touch of gilding here and there, was all that was necessary.

His existence there as man set him beyond the need of gilding.

The palisades were of iron, though the tops were tipped with gilding, and they were very high.

He supported many monks, he gave largely to the gilding of the pagoda.

The next step in the direction of ornament is gilding, the next inlaying.

Previous to this, the light dust should be blown from the gilding, and a feather or a clean brush lightly passed over it.

He wrote a kind, smooth letter, gilding and double-gilding the pill.

All the Burmese royal residencies were and are still covered with gilding.

We rake the grass, and then, gilding refined gold, we sweep it.