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gild the lily::verb | Spocien Dictionary

gild the lily

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adorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful)

Type	Words
Synonyms	paint the lily
Type of	decorate, adorn, beautify, ornament, embellish, grace

gild the lily

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make unnecessary additions to what is already complete

Type	Words
Synonyms	paint the lily
Type of	add