Gold-plated
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɡəʊldˈpleɪtɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gold-plated is an adjective meaning Having a thin layer of gold applied to the surface, often by electrolysis.
Meaning
Having a thin layer of gold applied to the surface, often by electrolysis.
More Meanings
- (of projects, systems, etc.) Incorporating costly or otherwise excessive features or refinements unnecessarily; overengineered.
- (of laws, regulations, etc.) Embellished to excess, especially so as to be stifling, or rigid and inflexible.
- simple past and past participle of gold-plate
Example Sentences
Has society introduced swathes of new gold-plated regulations?
We have to do enough that works. Not a gold-plated program, but a solid one
One often hears of gold plated designs with reference to our engineers lack of concern for cost.
"[...] We could have made this a gold-plated railway but that would have cost a considerable amount more than £40m."
Word Forms
- goldplated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gold, golden, gold-filled, electrogilded, plated, anodized.
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