Gold-plated

//ˌɡəʊldˈpleɪtɪd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

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Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of gold-plate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a thin layer of gold applied to the surface, often by electrolysis. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Incorporating costly or otherwise excessive features or refinements unnecessarily; overengineered. not-comparable, usually

    "One often hears of gold plated designs with reference to our engineers lack of concern for cost."

  3. 3
    Embellished to excess, especially so as to be stifling, or rigid and inflexible. not-comparable, usually

    "Has society introduced swathes of new gold-plated regulations?"

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brassbrassybrazenbronzecoppergilt

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