1. to gild excessively or to cover with too much gold or gold-like coating
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'overgild'; literary or formal usage
2. to make something appear more attractive or valuable than it actually is; to embellish or enhance excessively
Usage: figurative usage; literary

Examples

• The artist overgilds the frame until it becomes garish and loses its elegance.
• She overgilds her accomplishments when speaking to potential employers.
• The decorator overgilds every surface, creating an overly ornate room.
• He overgilds the truth in his memoir, making mundane events sound dramatic.
• The jeweler warns against overgilding cheap metal, as it will eventually wear through.
• Marketing campaigns often overgild products to attract consumers.