golden Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective satellite having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
   aureate; gilded; gilt; gold.
   
   • long aureate (or golden) hair
   • a gold carpet
2. adjective satellite marked by peace and prosperity
   halcyon; prosperous.
   
   • a golden era
   • the halcyon days of the clipper trade
3. adjective satellite made from or covered with gold
   gold; gilded.
   
   • gold coins
   • the gold dome of the Capitol
   • the golden calf
   • gilded icons
4. adjective satellite supremely favored
   fortunate.
   
   • golden lads and girls all must / like chimney sweepers come to dust
5. adjective satellite suggestive of gold
   
   • a golden voice
6. adjective satellite presaging or likely to bring good luck
   prosperous; favorable; lucky; favourable.
   
   • a favorable time to ask for a raise
   • lucky stars
   • a prosperous moment to make a decision

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