gilt-edged stands for: (2 meanings in total)
  1. adj. having gilded edges as the pages of a book (view details)
  2. adj. of the highest quality or value (view details)

Meaning 1: (adjective) having gilded edges as the pages of a book
Similar(s): adorned ( what does adorned stand for? ), decorated ( what does decorated stand for? )

Meaning 2: (adjective) of the highest quality or value
Usage Example(s): gilt-edged credentials, gilt-edged securities
Similar(s): superior ( what does superior stand for? )



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