Adorn Unnecessarily is a phrase used to describe the act of decorating something beyond what is necessary. GILD, Gilds, GILDED, and PAD are all words related to this phrase. GILD is a verb meaning to cover with a thin layer of gold or other metal, Gilds is the third person singular present form of the verb, GILDED is the past tense of the verb, and PAD is a noun meaning a cushion-like object used for protection or support. Together, these words can be used to describe the act of adorning something unnecessarily with a thin layer of gold or other metal, or with a cushion-like object for protection or support.