Meaning of golden in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  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

  2. 2. marked by peace and prosperity

    Examples

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

    Synonyms

  3. 3. made from or covered with gold

    Examples

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

    Synonyms

  4. 4. supremely favored or fortunate

    Examples

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

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  5. 5. suggestive of gold

    Examples

    • « a golden voice »

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  6. 6. very favorable or advantageous

    Examples

    • « a golden opportunity »

    Synonyms

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    William Shakespeare
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