Meaning

3 senses
  1. (not comparable)Having a thin layer of gold applied to the surface, often by electrolysis.

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  2. (figuratively, not comparable)Of a project, system, etc., incorporating costly or otherwise excessive features or refinements unnecessarily; overengineered.

  3. (figuratively, not comparable)Of a law, regulation, etc., embellished to excess, especially so as to be stifling, or rigid and inflexible.

Translations

4 languages
Українська
By meaning 1
having a thin layer of gold:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
having a thin layer of gold:

Word family

1 related words
Relatedgold plate

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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