gilded

Describes something covered with a thin layer of gold; also used metaphorically to describe something wealthy, privileged, or superficially attractive.

ruОписывает что-то покрытое тонким слоем золота; также используется метафорически для описания чего-то богатого, привилегированного или внешне привлекательного.esDescribe algo cubierto con una capa fina de oro; también se usa metafóricamente para referirse a algo rico, privilegiado o superficialmente atractivo.frDécrit quelque chose recouvert d'une fine couche d'or ; également utilisé métaphoriquement pour décrire quelque chose de riche, privilégié ou d'apparence attrayante.deBezeichnet etwas, das mit einer dünnen Goldschicht überzogen ist; wird auch metaphorisch für etwas Reiches, Privilegiertes oder äußerlich Attraktives verwendet, das oft einen trügerischen Glanz hat.ptDiz-se de algo coberto por uma fina camada de ouro; também usado metaforicamente para algo rico, privilegiado ou apenas aparentemente atraente.zh指覆盖着薄薄一层黄金的；也用于比喻富有、享有特权或外表光鲜亮丽的事物。arيصف شيئًا مغطى بطبقة رقيقة من الذهب، ويُستعمل مجازيًا لوصف شيء غني أو مرفّه أو ذي مظهر خارجي لامع.

1. Covered with gold B2 formal

   Covered with a thin layer of gold or gold-colored material.

   • The gilded frame of the painting was worth a fortune.
   • She wore a gilded necklace that sparkled in the light.
   • The palace had gilded ceilings and ornate decorations.

   ruПозолоченныйesdoradofrDorédeVergoldetptDouradozh镀金的arمُذَهَّب

   Sinónimos: giltgoldgolden

2. Rich and privileged C1 formal

   Having a wealthy, luxurious, or privileged lifestyle.

   • The gilded youth of the city attended the exclusive party.
   • He was born into a gilded family with vast estates.
   • The novel describes the gilded age of the aristocracy.

   ruЗолотойesRico y privilegiadofrdoré (privilégié)deGoldenptDouradozh镀金的arذهبي

   Sinónimos: affluentluxuriousmoneyedopulentprivilegedprosperousrichwealthy

   Antónimos: depriveddestituteimpoverishedpennilesspoorunderprivileged

• more gilded comparative form
• most gilded superlative form

verbo irregular

A verb used to indicate the act of covering something with a thin layer of gold, or figuratively, to give a pleasing or valuable appearance to something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия покрытия чего-либо тонким слоем золота или, в переносном смысле, придания чему-либо приятного или ценного вида.esVerbo que designa la acción de cubrir algo con una fina capa de oro o, en sentido figurado, dar a algo una apariencia agradable o valiosa.frVerbe désignant l'action de recouvrir quelque chose d'une fine couche d'or ou, au sens figuré, de donner à quelque chose une apparence agréable ou précieuse.deVerb, das das Überziehen von etwas mit einer dünnen Goldschicht bezeichnet oder im übertragenen Sinn das Verleihen eines angenehmeren oder wertvolleren Anscheins.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de cobrir algo com uma fina camada de ouro ou, em sentido figurado, dar a algo uma aparência agradável ou valiosa.zh动词，指在某物表面镀上薄薄一层金；也用于比喻，指美化或粉饰某事物，使其显得更美好或更有价值。arفعل يدل على تغطية شيء بطبقة رقيقة من الذهب، أو مجازًا على تحسين مظهره أو إعطائه قيمة أو بهجة.

1. Cover with gold B2 formal

   To cover something with a thin layer of gold or a gold-colored substance.

   • The artist gilded the picture frame with real gold leaf.
   • They gilded the statue to make it shine in the sunlight.
   • The craftsman carefully gilded the edges of the book.

   ruПозолотитьesDorarfrdorerdeVergoldenptDourarzh镀金arتذهيب

   Sinónimos: aurifyengildgold leafgold-plateplate

2. Make something appear better C1 formal

   To give a pleasing or valuable appearance to something, often to hide its true nature.

   • The politician tried to gild his speech with promises he couldn't keep.
   • She gilded the truth to make the story more interesting.
   • They gilded the report with impressive but irrelevant statistics.

   ruПриукрашиватьesembellecer para engañarfrEmbellir pour tromperdeBeschönigenptEmbelezarzh粉饰arتجميل الشيء

   Sinónimos: embellishgloss overprettifysugarcoatvarnishwhitewash

   Antónimos: discloseexposerevealunmask

• gilded past participle
• gilt past participle
• gilded past simple
• gilt past simple
• gilding present participle
• gilds third person singular