gold-plated
Definitions
Covered with a thin layer of gold.
Having a high-quality or prestigious appearance, often to mask a lack of substance.
Provided with expensive or luxurious features.
Examples
The trophy was made of cheap plastic but featured a shiny gold-plated finish.
He wore a gold-plated watch that looked far more expensive than it actually was.
The company offered a gold-plated health insurance package to attract top-tier talent.
Synonyms
gilded gold-leafed ornate luxurious lavish opulent superficial