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gilt-edged

/ˌɡɪlt ˈedʒd/

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adjective

/ˌɡɪlt ˈedʒd/C2formalbritishbusiness
  • ruОписывает что-то наивысшего качества или ценности, часто используется в финансах для обозначения очень надёжных инвестиций.

Describes something of the highest quality or value, often used in finance to refer to very secure investments.

  1. Of the highest quality or valueC1formal

    Describing something that is of the finest or most reliable standard, often used for investments or securities.

    ruНаивысшего качества или надёжности

    • He invested in gilt-edged bonds for a secure return.
    • The company has a gilt-edged reputation for excellence.
    • Only gilt-edged stocks are considered safe during economic downturns.

    Synonymsblue-chipfirst-classfirst-ratehigh-gradeprimesuperiortop-gradetop-notchtop-quality

    Antonymsinferiorlow-gradepoorsubstandard

  2. Having gilded edgesC1formal

    Referring to a book or document whose pages have edges coated with gold leaf or a gold-colored substance.

    ruС золотым обрезом

    • The antique Bible had gilt-edged pages that shimmered in the light.
    • She collected a set of gilt-edged poetry books from the 19th century.
    • The library displayed a rare, gilt-edged manuscript.

    Antonymsunadorned

Forms
  • more gilt-edged comparative form
  • most gilt-edged superlative form