No. 7,468 in German
gilded
The German word for "gilded" is "vergoldet," meaning coated or overlaid with gold.
In a sentence
Der goldene Rahmen des Gemäldes war vergoldet.
The golden frame of the painting was gilded.
Used literally, 'vergoldet' refers to something covered with a layer of gold.
Die Worte in ihrem Brief waren vergoldet mit falscher Hoffnung.
The words in her letter were gilded with false hope.
Used metaphorically, 'vergoldet' describes words imbued with unrealistic promise or allure.
Das Leben in der Stadt erschien ihm vergoldet, doch bald erkannte er die Realität.
Life in the city seemed gilded to him, but he soon recognized the reality.
'Vergoldet' describes an idealized or superficially appealing perception.
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