gild
Other forms: gilded; gilding; gilds
To gild something is to cover it with gold. You gild an object in order to decorate it — or just to show off your wealth.
From forks to picture frames, gilding can make objects seem ritzy, glamorous, and more valuable. However, some things in life just don’t need a coat of gold. If someone says you are “gilding the lily,” they mean that you are trying to improve on something that is already perfect.
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decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
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(figurative) make something seem better or valuable that it is
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a formal association of people with similar interests (archaic spelling of "guild")
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