OVERGILD Meaning and
Definition
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Overgild refers to the act of excessively or extravagantly gilding or covering an object with gold or a gold-like substance. Derived from the combination of "over" and "gild," this term implies an excessive or exaggerated application of gold, often beyond what is considered tasteful or necessary.
The term can be used both literally and figuratively. In a literal sense, it describes the act of embellishing various objects, such as artwork, furniture, jewelry, or even architecture, with an excessive amount of gold. This can involve layering gold leaf or applying gold paint in a manner that goes beyond the intended level of ornamentation. Overgilding can sometimes result in a gaudy or flamboyant appearance, overwhelming the original design.
In a figurative sense, overgild can also be used to describe a situation or action that is overly embellished or overly adorned, often to the point of being excessive or superfluous. It denotes an overemphasis on decoration or ornamentation, sometimes at the expense of functionality, practicality, or simplicity. This can be applied across various contexts, such as fashion, rhetoric, or even behavior.
Ultimately, overgild entails going beyond what is deemed appropriate or aesthetically pleasing when it comes to the addition of gold or the act of ornamentation, either in a literal or metaphorical sense.
Common Misspellings for OVERGILD
- overguild
- overguilt
- ivergild
- kvergild
- lvergild
- pvergild
- 0vergild
- 9vergild
- ocergild
- obergild
- ogergild
- ofergild
- ovwrgild
- ovsrgild
- ovdrgild
- ovrrgild
- ov4rgild
- ov3rgild
- oveegild
- ovedgild
Conjugate verb Overgild
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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overgild
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let´s overgild
to overgild
PAST
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
overgilded
PAST PERFECT
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PRESENT
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overgild
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overgild
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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