gilt
1 of 3adjective
ˈgilt 
: covered with gold or gilt : of the color of gold
gilt
2 of 3noun (1)
1
: gold or something that resembles gold laid on a surface
2
slang : money
3
: superficial brilliance
4
: a bond issued by the government of the United Kingdom
gilt
3 of 3noun (2)
: a young female swine
Word History
Etymology
Adjective and Noun (1)
Middle English, from past participle of gilden to gild
Noun (2)
Middle English gylte, from Old Norse gyltr; akin to Old English gelde sterile — more at geld
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing gilt
Kids Definition
gilt 1 of 2
noun
ˈgilt
: a thin layer of gold or something like gold
The vase was covered with gilt.
gilt
2 of 2noun
: a young female pig
Medical Definition
gilt
noun
ˈgilt
: a young female swine
gilt
noun
as in glitter
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- glitter
- embossment
- embroidery
- appliqué
- fancywork
- bedizenment
- filigree
- furnishings
- design
- pattern
- improvement
- enhancement
- enrichment
- trappings
- ornamentation
- ornament
- flounce
- regalia
- finery
- decoration
- furbelow
- adornment
- blazonry
- garniture
- trim
- ruffle
- flourish
- figure
- frippery
- apparel
- embellishment
- froufrou
- garnish
- caparison
- frill
- bric-a-brac
- foofaraw
- frosting
- emblazonry
- bells and whistles
- chichi
- fal-lal
- garnishment
- doodad
- embellisher
- setoff
- beautifier
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- blemish
- scar
- stain
- disfigurement
- spot
- blot
- defacement