/ Dictionary / Index G gilding: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: gild•ing Pronunciation: (gil'ding), [key] — n. the application of gilt. the gold leaf or other material with which something is gilded. the golden surface produced by the application of gilt. something used to create a deceptively pleasing, impressive, or alluring aspect or character. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: gilding (Thesaurus) gildhall Gilead Related Content Daily Word Quiz: deleterious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language