Gold-plated
/ˌɡəʊldˈpleɪtɪd/ adj, verb
adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of gold-plate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
- 1 Having a thin layer of gold applied to the surface, often by electrolysis. not-comparable
- 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 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?"
Example
More examples"One often hears of gold plated designs with reference to our engineers lack of concern for cost."