How Do You Spell GILT?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪlt] (IPA)

The word "gilt" is spelled with four letters, and is phonetically transcribed as /ɡɪlt/. The "g" is pronounced with a hard "g" sound, while the "i" is pronounced with a short "i" sound (like "ih"). Finally, the "l" and "t" sounds are pronounced distinctly at the end of the word. "Gilt" can be used as a verb meaning to cover with gold, or as an adjective meaning covered with a thin layer of gold.

GILT Meaning and Definition

  1. Gilt is a word with multiple meanings and can be used as a noun, verb, or adjective. As a noun, gilt refers to gold plating or gold leaf that is applied to a surface, often for decorative purposes. It is a thin layer of gold that can provide an attractive, lustrous appearance to objects such as frames, sculptures, or furniture.

    As a verb, gilt is the past tense of gild, which means to cover or coat something with a layer of gold. It is a process that involves applying a thin layer of gold to a surface using techniques like gold leafing, electroplating, or chemical gilding.

    Gilt can also be used as an adjective to describe something that has the appearance of being made of gold or covered in gold. It can refer to objects or surfaces that are adorned with gold-colored paint or an imitation of gold, giving them a glossy, golden sheen.

    In a broader sense, gilt can be used metaphorically to describe something that is showy or ostentatious in an appealing way, but lacking depth or substance. For instance, a gilt-edged invitation might suggest something formal, extravagant, or ornamental, without necessarily implying a true quality or value beyond its appearance.

    Overall, gilt refers to the process, appearance, or concept of adorning or covering something with a thin layer of gold, either literally or figuratively, to enhance its beauty, value, or visual impact.

  2. • Overlaid with gold-leaf.
    • Gold laid on the surface of a thing.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of GILT

The word "gilt" has an interesting etymology. It originated from the Middle English word "gylt", which in turn came from the Old English word "gyldan", meaning "to gild". "Gyldan" ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic word "*gulthjaną", which meant "to gild" or "to make golden". This Proto-Germanic root has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German "gulden" and Old Norse "gulda", both meaning "to gild".

The word "gilt" refers to something that has been gilded, meaning it has been covered with a thin layer of gold or a gold-like substance.

Idioms with the word GILT

  • take the gilt off the gingerbread The idiom "take the gilt off the gingerbread" means to spoil or diminish the appeal or attractiveness of something, usually by revealing its flaws or shortcomings. It refers to the act of removing the thin layer of gold or gold-colored paint that is often used to make cheap or less valuable materials look more valuable or appealing. In a figurative sense, it implies exposing the true nature or inferior quality of something that initially seemed attractive or impressive.

Similar spelling words for GILT

Plural form of GILT is GILTS

Conjugate verb Gilt

CONDITIONAL

I would gilt
you would gilt
he/she/it would gilt
we would gilt
they would gilt

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be gilding
you would be gilding
he/she/it would be gilding
we would be gilding
they would be gilding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have gilt
you would have gilt
he/she/it would have gilt
we would have gilt
they would have gilt

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been gilding
you would have been gilding
he/she/it would have been gilding
we would have been gilding
they would have been gilding

FUTURE

I will gild
you will gild
he/she/it will gild
we will gild
they will gild

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be gilding
you will be gilding
he/she/it will be gilding
we will be gilding
they will be gilding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have gilded
you will have gilded
he/she/it will have gilded
we will have gilded
they will have gilded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been gilding
you will have been gilding
he/she/it will have been gilding
we will have been gilding
they will have been gilding

IMPERATIVE

you gild
we let´s gild

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to gild

PAST

I gilded
you gilded
he/she/it gilded
we gilded
they gilded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was gilding
you were gilding
he/she/it was gilding
we were gilding
they were gilding

PAST PARTICIPLE

gilded

PAST PERFECT

I had gilded
you had gilded
he/she/it had gilded
we had gilded
they had gilded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been gilding
you had been gilding
he/she/it had been gilding
we had been gilding
they had been gilding

PRESENT

I gild
you gild
he/she/it gilds
we gild
they gild

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am gilding
you are gilding
he/she/it is gilding
we are gilding
they are gilding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

gilding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have gilded
you have gilded
he/she/it has gilded
we have gilded
they have gilded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been gilding
you have been gilding
he/she/it has been gilding
we have been gilding
they have been gilding

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