Definition of gilded

gildedadjective

mạ vàng

/ˈɡɪldɪd//ˈɡɪldɪd/

The word "gilded" originates from the Old French word "gilder," which means "to cover with gold." This word is derived from the Latin "aurum," meaning gold. In the 14th century, the term "gilded" referred to something that was literally covered or decorated with gold. Over time, the term's meaning expanded to include anything that appears luxurious, attractive, or impressive on the surface but may lack substance or value beneath. For example, a "gilded cage" is a prison that appears luxurious but is still a confinement.

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typetính từ
meaningmạ vàng
meaninggiàu có
examplegilded youth-thanh niên giàu có, hào hoa
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covered with a thin layer of gold or gold paint

được phủ một lớp vàng mỏng hoặc sơn vàng

Example:
  • a gilded picture frame

    một khung tranh mạ vàng

rich and belonging to the upper classes

giàu có và thuộc tầng lớp thượng lưu

Example:
  • the gilded youth (= rich, upper-class young people) of the Edwardian era

    thanh niên hào nhoáng (= thanh niên giàu có, thượng lưu) của thời đại Edward

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