- present participle of gild.
gilding
Example Sentences
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He was meticulous in ordering well-made clothes, and a “chariot” with some gilding wouldn’t be too excessive, he thought.
From Slate ● Feb. 16, 2026
Not many of us had “Jeffrey Epstein” or “Ghislaine Maxwell” on our bingo cards — to mix metaphors while gilding the lily.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2025
They were then sent for gilding and upholstery, before Mr Desnoues added designs and a wood finish.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2025
Accentuating the glass wrinkles with gilding serves to sanctify the century-old depot structure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2024
Martha sprayed a dried bouquet with metallic paint, literally gilding the lily.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
