overgilt
/ˌoʊvərˈɡɪlt/
adjective
- Covered with a layer of gold or gold-like material.
- The overgilt letters on the sign looked elegant and expensive.
- They bought an overgilt vase at the antique shop.
- The overgilt mirror reflected the chandelier's light beautifully.
- Overly decorated or embellished, often in a way that seems excessive or fake.
- The building's overgilt facade couldn't hide its poor construction.
- Her overgilt praise made everyone suspicious of her true intentions.
- The overgilt language of the contract hid several unfair clauses.
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verb
- Past tense and past participle of overgild; covered with a layer of gold or gold-like material.
- They overgilt the picture frame to match the decor.
- The craftsman overgilt the jewelry box, making it a treasured heirloom.
- The artisan overgilt the chalice with pure gold leaf.