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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

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