Gilded Sentence Examples

He stopped to evaluate the gilded ornaments.

The ceilings were gilded, the chandeliers dripping with crystals.

Its edges were gilded with gold marking a lazy geometric design across the marble.

Katie cringed at his over the top décor of gilded everything and oriented herself.

Women were packed even in the luxurious bathrooms with their sitting areas decorated with couches and a gilded fountain.

The minaret is faced with tiles and is surmounted by a gilded crescent.

Hannah saw nothing but the gilded world around her; she had no idea about the dark underside to the Immortal world.

Hannah paused a few doors down along the wide, tall corridor with plush red rugs and gilded cornices.

Above the shaft comes the arcaded bell-chamber, frequently built of Istrian stone; and above that again the attic, either round or square or octagonal, carrying either a cone or a pyramid or a cupola, sometimes surmounted by a cross or a gilded angel which serves as a weathercock.

He took in the gilded sconces and carved statues until his sensitive eyes watered, and he closed his eyes to the torch light.

The gilded wood carvings of Santa Clara are noteworthy; and in the courtyard of the federal palace there are other specimens of the same work.

On it are a mill, a statue of Charlemagne and an iron crucifix surmounted by a gilded cock.

This arch appears on Roman coins from Augustus to Commodus; according to Pausanias it bore two four-horse chariots, one driven by Helios and the other by Phaethon, his son, all in gilded bronze.

The central tower terminates in a Gothic spire surmounted by a gilded bronze statue of St Michael.

The best instruments are now constructed for revenue purposes of silver, heavily gilded, because it was found that saccharic acid contained in some spirits attacked brass behind the gilding.

The churches include a Lutheran, an English, in the Norman style of architecture, and a Russian, with beautiful frescoes; while on the Michaelsberg is the Greek chapel, with a gilded dome, which was erected over the tomb of a son of the Rumanian prince Michel Stourdza, who died here in 1863.

Marble terraces and balustrades surround the tank, and a marble causeway leads across the water to the temple, whose gilded walls, roof, dome and cupolas, with vivid touches of red curtains, are reflected in the still water.

What was more, Prussia, finding that Napoleon had secretly offered to the British Hanover (that gilded hook by which he caught her early in the year), now resolved to avenge this, the last of several insults.

Architecturally, everything is subordinated to a conformity with the style of the original portion; and its gilded dome is a conspicuous landmark.

It was the most piquant feature of his life that he, one of the gilded youth, a connoisseur in wines, and a learned man to boot, had become agitator and the champion of the working man.

All over the town are scattered beautiful Buddhist temples, which with their coloured tile roofs and gilded spires give it a peculiar and notable appearance.

The church of the Tithes, rebuilt in 1828-1842, was founded in the close of the 10th century by Prince Vladimir in honour of two martyrs whom he had put to death; and the monastery of St Michael (or of the Golden Heads - so called from the fifteen gilded cupolas of the original church) claims to have been built in 1108 by Svyatopolk II., and was restored in 1655 by the Cossack chieftain Bogdan Chmielnicki.

Winners of each of these go forward to a final at the Gilded balloon at the festival.

The room was originally lit by four chandeliers of gilded wood, suspended down the center of the room.

A gilded mirror filled up the space between two windows, curtained amply with blue damask.

Raised roman numerals are gilded in 23 _ carat gold leaf.

It is gilded in gold and looks very grand for this part of the world.

The main house at Boldt Castle was designed by the popular Gilded Age architectural firm of W.D.

Even Bird Song's gilded front sign, advertising the bed and breakfast, had been washed of a year's dust from the unpaved side street.

The general construction of wooden screens is close panelling beneath, on which stands screen-work composed of slender turned balusters or regular wooden mullions, supporting tracery more or less rich with cornices, crestings, &c., and often painted in brilliant colours and gilded.

The emperor, however, successfully gilded the hook by awarding Algarve, the southern province of Portugal, to Godoy.

The design of the former is a trellis crossing the ceiling diagonally; in each of the lacunae is carved a cherubim with eight wings; the figures and the trellis are gilded; the ground is a rich ultramarine.

The objects produced are mostly of white clear glass, cut, engraved and gilded.

The most important feature of the town is the great shrine of Hosain, containing the tomb of the martyr, with its golden dome and triple minarets, two of which are gilded.

The columns of Trajan and Antoninus were restored and bedecked with gilded statues of the Apostles; nor was this the only case in which the high-minded pope made the monuments of antiquity subservient to Christian ideas.

Some of the simpler and more artistic forms were of wood carved with familiar decorative motives and gilded.

From a distance, the multitude of its gardens, and the turrets and metal-plated or gilded cupolas of its many churches give Bucharest a certain picturesqueness.

The Dom contains the castle (first built in the 13th century, rebuilt in 1772), where the provincial administration has its seat, and a cathedral (1894-1900) with five gilded domes.

The church of Notre-Dame contains a fine De Crayer (The Adoration of the Magi), Michelangelo's marble group of the Virgin and Child, and the fine monuments with gilded copper effigies of Charles the Bold and his daughter, Mary of Burgundy.

The cathedral is a Romanesque building, mainly of the 12th century, the most prominent feature of which is the gilded statue of the Virgin which surmounts the western tower.

Even the golden or gilded mizab (water-spout) that projects into the IIijr marks a place where prayer is heard, and another such place is the part of the west wall close to the Yemen corner.

They rode on mules with gilded bridles, rich saddles and housings, carrying hawks on their wrist, followed by an immense train of attendants.

Three monuments remain to mark the line of the Spina, around which the chariots whirled; an Egyptian obelisk of Thothmes III., on a pedestal covered with bas-reliefs representing Theodosius I., the empress Galla, and his sons Arcadius and Honorius, presiding at scenes in the Hippodrome; the triple serpent column, which stood originally at Delphi, to commemorate the victory of Plataea 479 B.C.; a lofty pile of masonry, built in the form of an obelisk, and once covered with plates of gilded bronze.

A larger and more massive and stately building than the city hall is the county court house, facing Cadillac Square, with a lofty tower surmounted by a gilded dome.

A sense of foreboding passed through her as she reluctantly followed the servant from the bedroom into a wide hall with gaudy gilded furniture and picture frames.

He trailed Memon up the stairs and down the main corridor, watching as Memon paused to take in ancient tapestries and evaluate gilded ornaments.

She was also buried with a very rare type of gilded bronze brooch.

Richly carved and gilded, it was hung with green damask and lavishly trimmed with expensive fringe.

The roof in both nave and aisle has open painted panels elaborately decorated in blue and studded with gilded bosses.

The citadel atop the hill at the center of the city was clearly visible, light reflecting off of it's gilded dome.

Gilded Berry poisoning can be cured if a powerful emetic is immediately administered but otherwise the effects are usually fatal.

A grand impressive cover, surmounted by a gilded pelican, was designed by Dikes Bower.

Cash and gilded Buddhist statues were left at the scene, ruling out robbers.

Gilded Hornton stone with declination lines crossing the hour lines to mark the summer solstice and equinoxes.

Joining forces with the youth-oriented Underbelly venue fits perfectly with the future plans for the Gilded Balloon.

Inside, there are elaborate woodcarvings decorated with gilded characters and sculptures depicting local deities.

The Breakers sits majestically along Newport Rhode Island's Atlantic coast, a stately reminder of America's "Gilded Age."

Lyndhurst is modest by "Gilded Age" standards, although the rooms all feature vaulted ceilings, decorative moldings and other Gothic details.

Accessorize the room with gilded mirrors, watercolor paintings and crystal lamps A traditional parlor can be formal or lived-in.

Use gold paint to add a gilded feel to wall treatments, and be sure to try out techniques like faux bois.

The gilded materials, scrolling and high relief carvings could potentially overwhelm very small foyers.

If you love the gilded stuff, you'll love this intensely golden color.

While many people still enjoy tanning, the harmful effects of sun exposure have left many women seeking an alternative for gilded color.

You can even get away with a light metallic, like champagne or gilded beige, for a beautiful, elegant look.

Tables adorned with a single low bowl filled with gilded pine cones and greenery makes an elegant statement.

Encourage guests to take a piece of the gilded fruit home with them as a wedding favor.

Gilded Age achieved an urbane-urban feel with activewear influence in its classic American sportswear.

If you want to capture the look of a royal Queen during the medieval times, you'll want to focus your style primarily on a very well-coifed updo with the addition of gilded hair accessories.

The hotel's gilded guest list includes United States Presidents, world leaders, legendary entertainers and sports figures.

To create a gilded look, women may opt for sequined gold or silver mindresses or shifts, while men can create a bubbly look in a striking gold lame suit or a festive gold sequined tie on top of a white shirt and black dress pants.

If you plan on painting the town red with a partner in hand, make sure your choice outfits compliment one another in the same gilded theme.

Nothing screams holiday more than platinum and black, so consider the darker and earthier shades of the color wheel for an interesting spin on the gilded classics.

The gold pocket watch, which featured 24 complications, was the result of a long-standing competition between two magnates of America's Gilded Age.

The Classique's case is clear glass and brass gilded with brilliant rhodium or glittering gold plate.

Like the regular Classique, the de Lune is housed inside distortion-free glass and gilded brass, inviting onlookers to observe its contents.

Once you find the perfect gilded hue, keep the bottle in the refrigerator to prolong shelf life.

This sassy and feminine gilded hue is part of the Princess Charming collection.

The perfect amount of shimmer on a lightly gilded base makes this gold wearable year-round, no matter the occasion.

This style works well for holiday gatherings and celebrations where the gilded nail style is popular.

In this case the central court is roofed over, and has an octagon lantern in the centre; the recesses are covered with horizontal ceilings carried on great beams, the whole being elaborately carved, coloured and gilded; the tomb is covered with the later type of dome, built in stone, and elaborately carved outside with delicate conventional patterns in relief.

Besides these may be mentioned the church of St Pantaleon, a 13th-century structure, with a monument to Theophano, wife of the emperor Otto II.; St Cunibert, in the Byzantine-Moorish style, completed in 1248; St Maria im Capitol, the oldest church in Cologne, dedicated in 1049 by Pope Leo IX., noted for its crypt, organ and paintings; St Cecilia, St Ursula, containing the bones of that saint and, according to legend, of the 1 r,000 English virgins massacred near Cologne while on a pilgrimage to Rome; St Severin, the church of the Apostles, and that of St Andrew (1220 and 1414), which contains the remains of Albertus Magnus in a gilded shrine.

The two oldest churches date from the reign of Stephen the Great (1458-1504); perhaps the finest, however, are the 17thcentury metropolitan, St Spiridion and Trei Erarchi, the last a curious example of Byzantine art, erected in 1639 or 1640 by Basil the Wolf, and adorned with countless gilded carvings on its outer walls and twin towers.