doré — meaning in English

English meaning

• gilded adjective Covered with a thin layer of gold, or having the appearance of gold.
• gilt adj Covered with a thin layer of gold or gold-coloured material.
• gold noun A soft, heavy, yellow precious metal used in jewellery, coins, and electronics.
• golden adj Made of gold, or coloured like it.

Senses

doré is used for these senses in English:

• gilt Golden coloured.
• gold Made of gold.
• gold Having the colour of gold.
• golden Made of, or relating to, gold.
• golden Advantageous or very favourable.

gilded — full definition

1. adjective Covered with a thin layer of gold, or having the appearance of gold.
2. adjective Looking impressive or luxurious on the surface while hiding problems underneath.

gilt — full definition

1. adj Covered with a thin layer of gold or gold-coloured material.
2. noun A thin coating of gold, or the gold-coloured finish itself.
3. noun A UK government bond, so called because early certificates had gilt edges.
4. noun A young female pig that has not yet had a litter.

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