Definition of Paint the lily

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

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

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paint The Lily

painterly
painters
paintier
paintiest
painting
paintings
paints
painture
paintures
paintwork
paintworks
painty
paint a picture
paint leaf
paint roller
paint the lily (current term)
pain clinics
pain in the ass
pain in the neck
pain measurement
pain pill
pain reaction
pain threshold
pain threshold
pain tolerance
pain unit
paiock
paiocke
paiockes
paiocks

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