American English pronunciation
How to pronounce golden
IPA transcription: ['ɡoʊldən]
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Adjective
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having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
“long aureate (or golden) hair”
“a gold carpet”
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made from or covered with gold
“gold coins”
“the gold dome of the Capitol”
“the golden calf”
“gilded icons”
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marked by peace and prosperity
“a golden era”
“the halcyon days of the clipper trade”
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supremely favored
“golden lads and girls all must / like chimney sweepers come to dust”
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presaging or likely to bring good luck
“a favorable time to ask for a raise”
“lucky stars”
“a prosperous moment to make a decision”
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suggestive of gold
“a golden voice”
Usage examples
- The golden age never was the present one.
- This area is known by locals as the "Golden Strip".
- Awarded with the Order of the Golden Fleece.
- This leads to the refrain: Oh, dem golden slippers!
- The lovely golden petals were also used to add color to butter and cheese.
- Her performance as Hannah Miller received both a Golden Globe and People's Choice Award.
- It also won two Golden Globe awards.
- This icon is based on legends of that golden bear.
- He had one "golden" season-that being his first professional year.
- The golden age never was the present one.