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gilding

The correct spelling is gilding.

How to pronounce gilding

verb

IPA: /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/

Say it like: Jil-din-g

The correct spelling is gilding. To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
  2. 2.To adorn.
  3. 3.To decorate with a golden surface appearance.
  4. 4.To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.
  5. 5.To make appear drunk.

noun

  1. 1.The art of applying gold leaf to a surface.
  2. 2.Gold leaf.
  3. 3.A coating of gold or gold-coloured paint, etc.

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