gilt
5 synonyms for gilt, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Covered with a thin layer of gold or gold-coloured material.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Covered with a thin layer of gold or gold-coloured material.
“The picture frame was gilt around every edge.”
2. noun
A thin coating of gold, or the gold-coloured finish itself.
“Years of handling had worn the gilt off the old book cover.”
How to use gilt
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
gilt frame
gilt-edged
government gilts
Etymology
The past form of the old verb "to gild" (cover with gold) — so something "gilt" is literally something that has been gilded.
Full origin of gilt →Frequently asked questions
What does “gilt” mean?
The word “gilt” means covered with a thin layer of gold or gold-coloured material. In plain terms, gold-coated (for objects), or a type of safe government bond (in finance), or a young female pig (in farming) — three unrelated meanings sharing one word.
How do you pronounce “gilt”?
“Gilt” is pronounced gihlt (/ɡɪlt/ in IPA).
How do you use “gilt” in a sentence?
Here is “gilt” used in a sentence: “The picture frame was gilt around every edge.”
What part of speech is “gilt”?
Depending on how it is used, “gilt” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “gilt” have?
“Gilt” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered with a thin layer of gold or gold-coloured material.
