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gilded

/ˈɡɪldɪd/

When used as an adjective, "gilded" can describe something literally covered in gold or something figuratively wealthy. In a figurative sense, it often carries a negative tone, suggesting that the beauty or wealth is only on the surface and hides something unpleasant underneath. As a verb, "gilded" is the past tense and past participle of "gild." Be careful not to confuse it with "guild," which refers to an association of craftsmen.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Maya is texting Ryan about a pretentious art gallery event Chloe wants to attend.

Maya

Stop falling for it. That whole 'gilded' vibe is just a front.

Ryan

Idk, looks fancy. I'm down if there's free food.

💡

Maya uses 'gilded' in its figurative sense to describe something that appears luxurious but is actually shallow or fake (a front). She is giving Ryan a reality check about the event's pretentiousness, while Ryan remains oblivious and only cares about the snacks.

Ý nghĩa

adjective

Covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint.

"The museum displayed several gilded frames from the Baroque period."

adjective

Giving a false impression of luxury, wealth, or nobility to conceal a less attractive reality.

"He lived a gilded existence that masked his deep loneliness and insecurity."

verb (transitive)

To cover something in a thin layer of gold.

"The artisan gilded the altar with meticulous precision."

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golden

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