silver-plated
Cheaply shiny coating
Silver-plated describes objects coated with a thin layer of silver over a base metal, typically for appearance or economy: silver-plated flatware, a silver-plated picture frame.
The coating provides the look of silver without the cost of solid silver.
Figuratively, silver-plated can suggest something superficially impressive but lacking substance underneath.
Not the real thing
- fauxArtificial or imitation
- knockoffUnauthorized replica product
- ersatzArtificial and inferior substitute
- simulatedMade to imitate reality
replica · sham · pseudo · substitute · veneer · facade · superficial · hollow
Electrically depositing metal layers
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- rhodiumPlatinum group element
- chromiumElement twenty-four
zinc · tin · anodizing · galvanization · corrosion-resistant · metallic · alloy · pewter
Softly bright, reflective
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- reflectiveCasting back light
sheen · gloss · burnished · bright · radiant · sparkling · shimmering · sleek
Eating utensils collectively
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- teapotSteeping and serving vessel
- candlestickWax cylinder support
- gobletStemmed drinking vessel
Serving to beautify
- trinketSmall worthless ornament
- broochDecorative fastening ornament
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- locketHinged pendant holding keepsakes
jewelry · bracelet · earrings · filigree · keepsake · heirloom · medallion · cameo
Plan for spending
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
- accessibleAble to be reached
- mass-producedMade in large quantities
- everydayOccurring each day
fake
Not the real thing
- fauxArtificial or imitation
- knockoffUnauthorized replica product
- ersatzArtificial and inferior substitute
simulated · replica · sham · pseudo · substitute · veneer · facade · superficial · hollow · misleading
electroplating
Electrically depositing metal layers
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- rhodiumPlatinum group element
chromium · zinc · tin · anodizing · galvanization · corrosion-resistant · metallic · alloy · pewter · protective
lustrous
Softly bright, reflective
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
reflective · sheen · gloss · burnished · bright · radiant · sparkling · shimmering · sleek · glossy
flatware
Eating utensils collectively
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- teapotSteeping and serving vessel
- candlestickWax cylinder support
goblet · chalice · tureen · spoon · fork · knife · candelabra
decorative
Serving to beautify
locket · jewelry · bracelet · earrings · filigree · keepsake · heirloom · medallion · cameo · charm
budget
Plan for spending
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
- accessibleAble to be reached
- mass-producedMade in large quantities
everyday · practical · inexpensive · entry-level · attainable
silver-platedsterling silver
Jewelry-quality alloyed precious metal
sterling · solid gold · gold-plated · genuine · authentic
silver-platedplastic
Capable of being molded
cheap · worthless · base metal · tin · pewter
silver-platedsterling silver
Jewelry-quality alloyed precious metal
sterling · solid gold · gold-plated · unplated · base metal