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- [gil-ding]
- /ˈgɪl dɪŋ/
- /ɡɪld/
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- [gil-ding]
- /ˈgɪl dɪŋ/
Definitions of gilding word
- noun gilding the application of gilt. 1
- noun gilding the gold leaf or other material with which something is gilded. 1
- noun gilding the golden surface produced by the application of gilt. 1
- noun gilding something used to create a deceptively pleasing, impressive, or alluring aspect or character. 1
- verb with object gilding to coat with gold, gold leaf, or a gold-colored substance. 1
- verb with object gilding to give a bright, pleasing, or specious aspect to. 1
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Origin of gilding
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at gild1, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Gilding
noun
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preposition
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gilding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
gilding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gilding
noun gilding
- titivate — titillate.
- floridity — reddish; ruddy; rosy: a florid complexion.
- garniture — something that garnishes; decoration; adornment.
- garnishment — Law. a warning, served on a third party to hold, subject to the court's direction, money or property belonging to a debtor who is being sued by a creditor. a summons to a third party to appear in litigation pending between a creditor and debtor.
- adornment — An adornment is something that is used to make a person or thing more beautiful.
Top questions with gilding
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