Synonyms of gild the lily

Verb


1. gild the lily, paint the lily, decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify

usage: adorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful)

2. gild the lily, paint the lily, add

usage: make unnecessary additions to what is already complete

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