Words Like GILDING

We have put together a list of words that are similar to GILDING.

3 Alternative Words Similar to gilding

1 Gilt Noun      Synonym Words Like Gilt
2 Coat Noun      Synonym Words Like Coat
3 Coating Noun      Synonym Words Like Coating

10 definitions of gilding

1 The art or practice of overlaying or covering with gold leaf; also, a thin coating or wash of gold, or of that which resembles gold.
2 Gold in leaf, powder, or liquid, for application to any surface.
3 Any superficial coating or appearance, as opposed to what is solid and genuine.
4 a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
5 The art or process of applying gilt to a surface.
6 Gold leaf or a paint containing or simulating gold; gilt.
7 Something used to give a superficially attractive appearance.
8 The art of overlaying or decorating with gold.
9 The art or practice of producing the appearance of gilding by the use of other materials than gold. Compare gild, verb
10 That which is laid on in overlaying with gold; hence, any superficial coating used to give a better appearance to a thing than is natural to it.
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