Associations to the word «Gilding»
Noun
- Carving
- Depletion
- Stucco
- Enamel
- Hanging
- Magnificence
- Splendor
- Paint
- Mahogany
- Ornament
- Marble
- Decoration
- Ceiling
- Plaster
- Alloy
- Tapestry
- Splendour
- Bronze
- Furniture
- Cornice
- Drapery
- Painting
- Saloon
- Leaf
- Ware
- Tops
- Tradesman
- Luxury
- Pill
- Copper
- Furnishing
- Colour
- Statue
- Velvet
- Porcelain
- Carpet
- Mercury
- Tint
- Mirror
- Vase
- Altar
- Elegance
- Chimney
- Zinc
- Foundry
- Brass
- Dome
- Sculpture
- Fresco
- Metal
- Engraving
- Gold
- Blaze
- Binding
- Sunlight
- Glow
- Curtain
- Interior
- Xv
- Candle
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
GILDING, verb. Present participle of gild
GILDING, noun. (uncountable) The art of applying gold leaf to a surface
GILDING, noun. (uncountable) Gold leaf
GILDING, noun. (countable) A coating of gold, etc.
GILDING METAL, noun. A tough kind of sheet brass from which cartridge shells are made.
GILDING THE LILY, verb. Present participle of gild the lily
Dictionary definition
GILDING, noun. A coating of gold or of something that looks like gold.
Wise words
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