Word Explorer

Gilding

/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/

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

📖 Definitions of "Gilding"

verb
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    To adorn.

  3. 3

    To decorate with a golden surface appearance.

  4. 4

    To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.

noun
  1. 1

    The art of applying gold leaf to a surface.

  2. 2

    Gold leaf.

  3. 3

    A coating of gold or gold-coloured paint, etc.

Translate “Gilding” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.