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单词 gilt-edged
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gilt-edged


gilt-edged

(gĭlt′ĕjd′) also gilt-edge (-ĕj′)adj.1. Having gilded edges, as the pages of a book.2. Of the highest quality or value: gilt-edged securities; gilt-edged credentials.3. Very wealthy: "Barricades prevented the curious from coming any closer to the gathering of gilt-edged mourners" (Edward Rothstein).

gilt-edged

adj 1. (Stock Exchange) stock exchange denoting government securities on which interest payments will certainly be met and that will certainly be repaid at par on the due date 2. of the highest quality: the last track on the album is a gilt-edged classic. 3. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (of books, papers, etc) having gilded edges

gilt′-edged`

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adj. 1. having the edge or edges gilded: gilt-edged paper. 2. of the highest or best quality, kind, rating, etc.: gilt-edged bonds. [1810–20]
Thesaurus
Adj.1.gilt-edged - of the highest quality or value; "gilt-edged securities"; "gilt-edged credentials"superior - of high or superior quality or performance; "superior wisdom derived from experience"; "superior math students"
2.gilt-edged - having gilded edges as the pages of a bookadorned, decorated - provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
Translations

gilt

(gilt) noun a gold or gold-like substance. a tiny vase covered with gilt; (also adjective) a gilt brooch. 鍍金塗層 金色涂层,镀金 ˌgilt-ˈedged adjective safe to invest in and certain to produce interest. gilt-edged stocks. 績優(股票) 金边的
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gilt-edged


Related to gilt-edged: Gilt-Edged Bonds
  • adj

Words related to gilt-edged

adj of the highest quality or value

Related Words

  • superior

adj having gilded edges as the pages of a book

Related Words

  • adorned
  • decorated
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