golden
playSimple Definition of golden
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: made of gold
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: having the deep yellow color of gold
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: very happy and successful
Full Definition of golden
1 : consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2 a : being or having the color gold or the color of gold b : blond 1
4 : of a high degree of excellence : superb
5 : prosperous, flourishing <golden days>
6 a : radiantly youthful and vigorous b : having talents that promise great success —often used with boy c : highly favored : popular
7 : favorable, advantageous <a golden opportunity>
8 : of, relating to, or being a 50th anniversary or its celebration
goldenly
adverbExamples of golden in a sentence
The memoir recounts the golden times in her life.
<this may be your golden moment to impress a baseball scout, so don't blow it>
Origin and Etymology of golden
Middle English
First Known Use: 13th century
GOLDEN Defined for Kids
golden
playDefinition of golden for Students
1 : like, made of, or containing gold
2 : having the deep yellow color of gold <golden flowers>
3 : very good or desirable <a golden opportunity>
4 : very prosperous and happy <a golden age>
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