Definitions for gilt

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IPA: /gɪlt/

Gilt is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 25 anagrams from letters in gilt (gilt).

Definitions for gilt

noun

1. the thin layer of gold or other material applied in gilding.
2. gilt-edged security.
3. a young female swine, especially one that has not produced a litter.

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of gild1 .

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:

adjective

1. gilded.
2. gold in color; golden.

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 gilt

1300-50; Middle English gilte Old Norse gylta

Examples for gilt

While sites like gilt may carry many of the same marquee designers, so far, their bargains have not been comparable.

On them were engraved in gilt letters, "The Peninsula" and "Waterloo."

And I can believe in the gilt; the genuine part is what I am most doubtful of.

There was no mistaking this for the gaudiness and gilt of made-for-TV awards shows.

Ruth Reichl recently took on the role of editorial adviser at gilt Taste.

Nice, slick-lookin' craft she was, too, all varnish and gilt gorgeousness.

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Yes, they are in gold; but let him believe that they are in gilt brass.

Tris had on his best uniform––blue broadcloth and gilt buttons.

Above a couch, the last supper is rendered in marble and mounted to the wall in a gilt frame.