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GILDED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Gilded.

Gilded - as an adjective satellite

Having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

Example: "Long aureate (or golden) hair"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aureategiltgoldgolden

Based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

Example: "The gilded and perfumed but inwardly rotten nobility"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glossymeretriciousspecious

Ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

Example: "A princely sum"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deluxegrandlushluxuriousopulentprincelysumptuous

Made from or covered with gold

Example: "Gold coins"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goldgolden

Gilded - as a verb

To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.

To adorn.

To decorate with a golden surface appearance.

To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.

To make appear drunk.

Gilded - as an adjective

Having the color or quality of gold.

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

Having a falsely pleasant appearance; sugarcoated.

Example Sentences

"The gilded frame around the painting added a touch of elegance."
"She wore a gilded tiara on her wedding day."
"The gilded chandelier hung from the ceiling, sparking in the sunlight."
"The gilded lettering on the book cover caught my eye."
"The rich and powerful were seated at gilded tables in the extravagant ballroom."
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Word Game Points

Is GILDED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gilded is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GILDED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is GILDED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gilded is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GILDED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is GILDED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gilded is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GILDED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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