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adjective

golden

Made of gold, gold-colored, or especially valuable or successful.

She wears a golden ring on her right hand.

Etymology
goldEnglishprecious yellow metal
+enEnglishmade of; resembling

The material adjective begins with gold itself. The metal’s color and high value then supply comparisons for things that are yellow, prized, or exceptionally successful.

More examples

  • The bread develops a golden crust in the oven.
  • This internship offers a golden opportunity to learn.
  • The museum celebrates the city's golden age of invention.

Forms

golden

gold noun — A valuable yellow metal used in jewelry.

Similar words

gilded
Covered with a thin gold layer, not necessarily solid gold.
yellow
Describes color alone, without implying gold or special value.
valuable
Means worth a great deal, without suggesting color or material.