gild the lily

Other forms: gilding the lily

Definitions of gild the lily
  1. verb
    make unnecessary additions to what is already complete
    synonyms: paint the lily
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    type of:
    add
    make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
  2. verb
    adorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful)
    synonyms: paint the lily
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    type of:
    adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament
    make more attractive by adding ornament, color, etc.
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