gilding
/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
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Simple Meaning
the process of covering something with a thin layer of gold, or the gold layer itself.
When to Use
⚙️Technical📚Academic Writing
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“The gilding on that old mirror is starting to wear off.”
“They used real gold for the gilding of the church ceiling.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
Related Words
Synonyms:
gold leafgold plating
Word Family:
gildgildedgilds