Definition of Gilt
The word "gilt" can be both a noun and adjective that means "gold" or something that is colored gold. It also has a few less common definitions.
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Definition as an Adjective
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"Gilt" is an adjective that means covered with gold. It may also refer to something that is the color gold.
Definition as a Noun
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As a noun, "gilt" simply means "gold" or something that resembles gold. And, it can refer to superficial beauty or brilliance.
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Less Common Definitions
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"Gilt" can be a slang term for money. It is also the term for certain types of bonds issued by the British government. And, rarely, a "gilt" is a young female swine.
Word Origins & History
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"Gilt" comes from the Middle English word "gilden." And, depending on its usage, it dates back to either the 14th or 15th century.
Word Forms
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Other forms of "gilt" are "gild," "gilded," "gilden" and "gilding."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Synonyms for "gilt" include golden, lustrous, gaudy and glittering. Antonyms include plain and unadorned.
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