1. to cover or overlay with gold; to gild
Usage: archaic or literary
2. to make bright or splendid; to illuminate or enhance
Usage: archaic or literary; figurative

Examples

• The artisan would engild the frame to make it shine.
• Sunlight seemed to engild the entire landscape at dawn.
• Her smile engilded the room with warmth.
• The manuscript was engilded with ornate lettering.
• Morning rays engilded the church spire.