gold-plate
Coat with treasure
Gold-plate means to coat with a thin layer of gold, producing something that looks golden but isn't solid gold: a gold-plated watch.
Figuratively, to gold-plate something is to add unnecessary features or refinements, especially to regulations or requirements: The committee gold-plated the original proposal with dozens of amendments.
This sense implies excessive elaboration beyond what's needed.
Electrically depositing metal layers
- vermeilGold over silver
- anodeOxidation electrode
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
metallurgy · nickel · chromium · silver · copper · galvanize · anodize · corrosion-resistant
Elaborately decorated
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
- decoratedMade more visually appealing
- adornedMade ornamental
- baroqueExcessively ornate or elaborate
rococo · resplendent · magnificent · gleaming · lustrous · burnished · polished · shimmering
Excessive, wasteful spending
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- statusOne's relative position
elite · high-end · expensive · sumptuous · decadent · grandeur · elegance · splendor
Surpassing reasonable bounds
- unnecessaryNot essential or required
- bloatedSwelled from excess
- wastefulUsing resources carelessly
- elaborateComplex and detailed
overcomplicated · superfluous · redundant · overkill · inflated · embellished · padded · extravagant
electroplating
Electrically depositing metal layers
electrolyte · metallurgy · nickel · chromium · silver · copper · galvanize · anodize · corrosion-resistant · conductivity
ornate
Elaborately decorated
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
- decoratedMade more visually appealing
- adornedMade ornamental
baroque · rococo · resplendent · magnificent · gleaming · lustrous · burnished · polished · shimmering · radiant
extravagance
Excessive, wasteful spending
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
status · elite · high-end · expensive · sumptuous · decadent · grandeur · elegance · splendor · posh
excessive
Surpassing reasonable bounds
- unnecessaryNot essential or required
- bloatedSwelled from excess
- wastefulUsing resources carelessly
elaborate · overcomplicated · superfluous · redundant · overkill · inflated · embellished · padded · extravagant · disproportionate
gold-platestrip
Narrow elongated piece
strip down · bare · expose · sandblast · pickle
gold-platecut corners
Reduce effort or cost improperly
phone it in · half-ass · skimp · rough out · underdeliver
plate, gold, golden, goldfish, gild, plating, gilded, gilding, gilt