gilt-edged

• Qualifie ce qui est de la plus haute qualité ou valeur, souvent utilisé en finance pour désigner des investissements très sûrs, notamment les obligations d'État de premier ordre.

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.

   de premier ordre

   • 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.

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

   Antonymesinferiorlow-gradepoorsubstandard

2. Having gilded edgesC1formal

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

   Aux tranches dorées

   • 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.

   Antonymesunadorned