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Paint the lily
/peɪnt
ðə
lˈɪli/
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Paint the lily
verb
1.
Adorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful).
Synonym:
gild the lily
.
2.
Make unnecessary additions to what is already complete.
Synonym:
gild the lily
.
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Words linked to "Paint the lily" :
decorate
,
adorn
,
beautify
,
gild the lily
,
add
,
embellish
,
grace
,
ornament
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