Gilded (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Ostentatiously rich and superior in quality; "a princely sum"; "gilded dining rooms"; "these architecture magazines are full of the lush interiors of the rich and famous".
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Examples
- The gilded mirrors lining the ballroom added to the luxurious atmosphere of the mansion.
- She wore a gilded tiara to the charity gala, which sparkled under the flashing cameras.
- The gilded dining rooms of the wealthy elite were often featured in the pages of luxury lifestyle magazines.
- The interior designer specialized in creating gilded opulent spaces that exuded old-world charm and sophistication.
- The newly renovated hotel boasted gilded elevators that whisked guests to their lavish suites with ease and style.
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Meaning 2
Having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; "long aureate (or golden) hair"; "a gold carpet".
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Meaning 3
Based on pretense; deceptively pleasing; "the gilded and perfumed but inwardly rotten nobility"; "meretricious praise"; "a meretricious argument".
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Meaning 4
Made from or covered with gold; "gold coins"; "the gold dome of the Capitol"; "the golden calf"; "gilded icons".
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