golden meaning and definition

GOLDEN adjective

Definition of golden (adjective)

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