gilding
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/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
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/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
A thin layer of gold or gold-like material applied to the surface of something to make it look more valuable or attractive.
The gilding on the picture frame made it look more elegant and expensive.
絵画のフレームの金箔が、それをより上品で高価に見せています。