Answer: gilding

AnswerCrossword Clue
GILDINGAdorning unnecessarily
GILDINGYellowish embellishment
GILDINGSuperficial coating.
GILDINGEmbellishment
gildingthe application of GILT
gildingThe material used in, or the surface produced by, this process
gildingThe process of applying gold leaf or gold paint