Synonyms for gilt

Most common

gold · golden · gilded · aureate

All synonyms

Adjective

Noun

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Golden coloured; gilded.

2. n. 1

   Gold or other metal in a thin layer; gilding.

Related words

Phrases

gilt silver

Is a kind of

security asset

Other spellings

yilt UK

Forms

Plural

gilts → gildings, pigs…

Example sentences

• gold They awarded him a gold medal for his achievement.
• golden A golden forelock fell over his forehead and eyes.
• gilded The palace was a gilded cage for the princess.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

pig¹

4 letters

gold¹

6 letters

golden², gilded²

7 letters

gilding², aureate

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (golden² = 2 syllables).