gild in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
To gild means to cover something with a thin layer of gold or a gold-like substance, often to enhance its appearance.
Crossword clues for gild
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "gild".
- Cover with a thin layer of gold.
- Enhance appearance with a golden finish.
- To adorn with a gold coating.
- Coat something to make it look richer.
- Transform plain into something shiny and golden.
Gild sentence examples
- The artist chose to gild the edges of the canvas to add a touch of elegance.
- She decided to gild the old picture frame to match her newly decorated living room.
- To celebrate the occasion, they planned to gild the cake with edible gold leaf.
- The architect wanted to gild the dome of the building to make it stand out against the skyline.
- He felt that the compliments he received were just a way to gild the truth about his shortcomings.