Definition of golden
1
: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2a
: being or having the color gold or the color of gold
b
: blond sense 1
4
: of a high degree of excellence : superb
5
: prosperous, flourishing
golden days
6a
: 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
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The first known use of golden was in the 14th century
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