gilded ppl adjective. ['gɪldɪd] OE.
[pa. pple of GILD verb¹: see -ED¹. Cf. GILT ppl adjective.]
1. That has been gilded; spec. overlaid wholly or partially with a thin coating of gold. OE.

2. Tinged with a golden colour. L16.
Special collocations: gilded cage a luxurious but restrictive environment. gilded spurs = gilt spurs s.v. GILT ppl adjective. gilded youth = JEUNESSE DORéE.

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