gilded

/ˈɡɪl.dɪd/
adjective
  1. Covered with a thin layer of gold or gold-colored material.
    • The gilded mirror in the hallway reflected the chandelier's light beautifully.
    • She wore a gilded necklace that sparkled under the sun.
    • The old church had a gilded altar that was hundreds of years old.
  2. Rich, luxurious, or showing great wealth, often in a showy way.
    • The movie portrayed the gilded world of royalty, full of jewels and palaces.
    • He lived a gilded life, traveling on private jets and staying in five-star hotels.
    • The gilded age of the 1920s was known for its extravagant parties and mansions.
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