Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gilden
verb
/ɡɪldən/
Definition
A past tense of gild, which means to cover something with a thin layer of gold.
Examples
- The artist gilden the frame, making it shine beautifully in the light.
- She chose to gilden the edges of her scrapbook to give it a more elegant look.
- In ancient times, they would gilden statues to signify their importance.
Meaning
The action of adding a golden touch or covering to an item, often used metaphorically for enhancing something’s value or attractiveness.
Synonyms
- golden
- brighten
- embellish
