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Meaning of the word golden in English

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golden

US /ˈɡoʊl.dən/
UK /ˈɡoʊl.dən/
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Adjective

1.

made of gold

Example:
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She wore a beautiful golden necklace.
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The artist used golden paint for the highlights.
Synonym:
auricgilded
2.

having the color of gold

Example:
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The sunset cast a warm golden glow over the fields.
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Her hair had beautiful golden highlights.
Synonym:
blondeyellowglowing
3.

of a golden age; prosperous and flourishing

Example:
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The 1920s are often referred to as the Golden Age of Jazz.
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They enjoyed a golden period of economic growth.
Synonym:
prosperousflourishinghalcyonidyllicglorious
4.

excellent; splendid

Example:
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That was a golden opportunity to prove yourself.
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He gave me some golden advice.
Synonym:
excellentsplendidpreciousvaluablesuperb
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