Meaning & Definition of Golden in English
English⟶
Golden
/goʊldən/
adjective
1. Having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
- "Long aureate (or golden) hair"
- "A gold carpet"
synonym:
- aureate,
- gilded,
- gilt,
- gold,
- golden
2. Marked by peace and prosperity
- "A golden era"
- "The halcyon days of the clipper trade"
synonym:
- golden,
- halcyon,
- prosperous
3. Made from or covered with gold
- "Gold coins"
- "The gold dome of the capitol"
- "The golden calf"
- "Gilded icons"
synonym:
- gold,
- golden,
- gilded
4. Supremely favored
- "Golden lads and girls all must / like chimney sweepers come to dust"
synonym:
- fortunate,
- golden
5. Suggestive of gold
- "A golden voice"
synonym:
- golden
6. Presaging or likely to bring good luck
- "A favorable time to ask for a raise"
- "Lucky stars"
- "A prosperous moment to make a decision"
synonym:
- golden,
- favorable,
- favourable,
- lucky,
- prosperous
Examples of using
I see the golden cross.
Tom is a golden boy.
He received a golden watch as a prize.