gilting

[US]/[ˈɡɪltɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈɡɪltɪŋ]/

Translation

v.To coat with a thin layer of gold or a gold-colored substance.; To make superficially attractive or impressive.
n.A thin layer of gold or a gold-colored substance applied to a surface.

Example Sentences

the antique mirror was subtly gilting around the edges.

she loved the gilting on the ornate picture frame.

the craftsman was skilled in gilting delicate glass.

the furniture featured extensive gilting in the baroque style.

he used a 24-karat gilting process for the sculpture.

the gilting added a touch of luxury to the room.

the artist experimented with different methods of gilting.

the church's altar was heavily gilting with gold leaf.

the gilting on the clock was starting to fade.

they applied a protective coating over the gilting.

the museum displayed a collection of gilting artifacts.

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