Synonyms for
Gilt
Definition
covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint.
Synonyms & similar words
engild
begild
gild
gilded
golden
gold
gilding
aureate
golden
gilded
gold-plated
gold-covered
gold-laminated
gold-toned
gold-colored
gold-stained
gold-leafed
gold-washed
gold-painted
gold-embellished
gold-trimmed
gold-ornamented
gold-decorated
gold-foiled
gold-garnished
gold-bordered
gold-framed
gold-surfaced
Example sentences
- The vase was adorned with gilt designs.
- The crown was made of gilt metal.
- The mirror frame was painted with gilt paint.
- The statue was covered in gilt.
- The book cover had a beautiful gilt design.
Quotes
'All that glitters is not gold, often have you heard that told. Many a man his life hath sold but my outside to behold. Gilded tombs do worms enfold.' - William Shakespeare
'He was a glittering figure in a gilt chair, smiling a small smile behind a thin beard, surrounded by men in white ties and women in long gowns.' - F. Scott Fitzgerald
'I don't believe in gilt and glamour. I believe in sweat and tears and working hard.' - Imelda Marcos