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gold-leafed
This term describes a specific decorative technique where gold is hammered into microscopic thickness and applied to a surface. It evokes a sense of extreme luxury, sacredness, or antiquity, often associated with religious iconography, royal furniture, or high-end architectural detailing.
Because it refers to a physical state of being covered in a material, it is used almost exclusively as a descriptive attribute. It carries a more precise, technical connotation than the general word "golden," which can describe a color or a metaphorical quality, whereas gold-leafed specifically implies the application of a physical foil.
Meanings
Examples
The museum displays a stunning gold-leafed altarpiece from the Renaissance.
The museum displays a stunning gold-leafed altarpiece from the Renaissance.
Look at those gold-leafed edges on the old Bible.
The royal chambers were filled with gold-leafed furniture and heavy velvet curtains.
I wonder if this gold-leafed frame is actually authentic or just a cheap imitation.
The artisan carefully applied the gold-leafed finish to the ornate mirror.
The temple ceiling is entirely gold-leafed and glows under the lanterns.
He presented her with a gold-leafed invitation to the gala.
The ancient manuscript features gold-leafed initials at the start of every chapter.