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golden

Main Entry:: gold·en
Pronunciation:: \ˈgōl-dən\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English
Date:: 13th century

1: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold2 a: being or having the color gold or the color of gold b: blond 13: lustrous, shining4: of a high degree of excellence : superb5: prosperous, flourishing <golden days>6 a: radiantly youthful and vigorous b: having talents that promise great success —often used with boy c: highly favored : popular7: favorable, advantageous <a golden opportunity>8: of, relating to, or being a 50th anniversary or its celebration9: mellow, resonant <a smooth golden tenor>

— gold·en·ly adverb

— gold·en·ness

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\-də(n)-nəs\ noun

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