golden

adjective

gold·​en ˈgōl-dən How to pronounce golden (audio)
1
: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2
a
: being or having the color gold or the color of gold
3
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
9
: mellow, resonant
a smooth golden tenor
goldenly adverb
goldenness noun

Examples 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
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The menu will also feature a few only-in-Miami items, like hamachi crudo served with winter citrus, golden beets and habanero ponzu, Dover sole and a dessert named Orange Dreamsicle, with orange mousse, yuzu puree and mint basil granita. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025 When Michael and Esther introduce the all-important golden knife, the chefs learn this epic day of cooking will be full of twists and turns, but only those that can adjust on the fly have a chance to be the last chef standing. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025 Drizzle sells jars of raw white and raw golden honey, although its major selling point is its superfood varieties, including Turmeric Gold, Berry Bliss (whipped primarily with fresh acai berries and blueberries), and Cacao Luxe (made with Fair Trade cacao). Andrew Watman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Biophilic design shows up in its array of 3D ginkgo leaves, with glam golden touches that sample Art Deco and maximalist aesthetics. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for golden

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of golden was in the 14th century

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Kids Definition

golden

adjective
gold·​en ˈgōl-dən How to pronounce golden (audio)
1
: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2
: having the color of gold
golden hair
3
: prosperous
a golden age
4
: favorable sense 2
a golden opportunity
5
: having a rich and smooth sound
a golden voice
6
: of or relating to a 50th anniversary

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