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gild

The word “gild” has 1 syllable: gild

It's pronounced as /ɡɪld/

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In the thesaurus, “gild” has 93 synonyms and 36 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gild along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gild

Antonyms for gild

Meanings of gild

  • verb
    1. To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
    2. To adorn.
    3. To decorate with a golden surface appearance.
    4. To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.
    5. To make appear drunk.
  • noun
    1. A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans for mutual aid, particularly in the Middle Ages.
    2. A corporation.
    3. A group of diverse species that share common characteristics or habits.
    4. An organized group of players who regularly play together in a multiplayer game.

Example Sentences

  • The craftsman used gold leaf to gild the edges of the frame.
  • They decided to gild the statue to make it more magnificent.
  • The artist learned how to gild wood panels in her workshop.
  • He tried to gild the truth to make the story sound better.
  • The church ceiling was beautifully gilded to reflect the light.

On this page you'll find 129 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gild, such as: accessorize, adorn, advertise, air, array, bare, beautify.

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