Definition of Gild the lily

1. Verb. Adorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful).

Exact synonyms: Paint The Lily
Generic synonyms: Adorn, Beautify, Decorate, Embellish, Grace, Ornament

2. Verb. Make unnecessary additions to what is already complete.
Exact synonyms: Paint The Lily
Generic synonyms: Add

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gild The Lily

Gilchrist's mycosis
gilcup
gilcups
gild
gilded
gilded flicker
gilden
gilder
gilders
gildhall
gildhalls
gilding
gildings
gilding metal
gilds
gild the lily (current term)
Giles Lytton Strachey
gilet
gilets
gilgai
gilgais
gilgai soil
Gilgamesh
Gilgamish
gilgie
gilgies
gill
gill
gill-less
gill-over-the-ground

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