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gilded in German

gilded in German is vergoldet — gilded means covered with a thin layer of gold, or having the appearance of gold.

gilded in German

vergoldet
adj
Made of gold or covered by a thin layer of gold.

What does "gilded" mean?

  1. adjective Covered with a thin layer of gold, or having the appearance of gold.
    "The museum displayed a gilded picture frame from the 1800s."
  2. adjective Looking impressive or luxurious on the surface while hiding problems underneath.
    "Behind the gilded lifestyle was a family drowning in debt."
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gilded in a sentence

  • The museum displayed a gilded picture frame from the 1800s.
  • Behind the gilded lifestyle was a family drowning in debt.

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What is "gilded" in German?

"gilded" in German is vergoldet. gilded means: Covered with a thin layer of gold, or having the appearance of gold.

How do you use "gilded" in a sentence?

Example: "The museum displayed a gilded picture frame from the 1800s." In German, "gilded" is vergoldet.

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