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Definition of Gold-plated
1. Adjective. Having a thin layer of gold applied to the surface, often by an electrolytic method. ¹
2. Adjective. (context: of projects, systems, etc) incorporating costly or otherwise excessive features or refinements unnecessarily; to be over-engineered ¹
3. Adjective. (context: of laws, regulations, etc) to be embellished to excess, especially so as to be stifling, or rigid and inflexible, ¹
4. Verb. (past of gold-plate) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com