Meaning of golden in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɡoʊldən/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   golden

   Definitions

   1. having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

   Examples

   • « long aureate (or golden) hair »
   • « a gold carpet »

   Synonyms

   • chromatic
2. 2. marked by peace and prosperity

   Examples

   • « a golden era »
   • « the halcyon days of the clipper trade »

   Synonyms

   • happy
3. 3. made from or covered with gold

   Examples

   • « gold coins »
   • « the gold dome of the Capitol »
   • « the golden calf »
   • « gilded icons »

   Synonyms

   • metallic
   • metal(a)
4. 4. supremely favored or fortunate

   Examples

   • « golden lads and girls all must / like chimney sweepers come to dust »

   Synonyms

   • blessed
   • blest
5. 5. suggestive of gold

   Examples

   • « a golden voice »

   Synonyms

   • euphonious
   • euphonous
6. 6. very favorable or advantageous

   Examples

   • « a golden opportunity »

   Synonyms

   • auspicious