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golden

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡoʊldən/ · UK /ˈɡəʊldən/

golden means: Especially good, successful, or valuable.

adjective

VERY GOODB2

Especially good, successful, or valuable.

  • This is a golden opportunity.
  • The team enjoyed a golden period of success.
  • He missed a golden chance to meet his hero.

Similar words: excellent, wonderful

Common phrases: golden opportunity, golden age, golden future

MADE OF GOLDB1

Made of the valuable yellow metal used for jewelry and coins.

  • The king wore a golden crown.
  • She kept the golden ring in a box.
  • Golden statues stood beside the palace doors.

Similar words: gold

Common phrases: golden crown, golden ring, golden necklace

RETIREMENT YEARSB2

Describing the later years of life, especially after a person stops working.

  • They are enjoying their golden years.
  • She hopes to travel during her golden years.
  • Saving now can make your golden years more comfortable.

Common phrases: golden years, golden age, their golden years

FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARYB2

Marking fifty years since an event, especially a wedding.

  • Today is their golden anniversary.
  • My grandparents celebrated their golden wedding with the whole family.
  • The club held a dinner for its golden jubilee.

Similar words: fiftieth

Common phrases: golden anniversary, golden wedding, golden jubilee

noun

GOLD COLORC2

A color between yellow and brown, similar to gold.

  • She chose a warm golden for the walls.
  • The fabric comes in cream and golden.
  • A deep golden would suit this design.

Similar words: gold

Common phrases: a warm golden, pale golden, deep golden

Questions about golden

What does golden mean?

Especially good, successful, or valuable.

What is golden in other languages?

Türkçe: altın · Español: excelente · Français: en or · Deutsch: golden · Italiano: d’oro · 日本語: 絶好の

How do you pronounce golden?

In American English /ˈɡoʊldən/; in British English /ˈɡəʊldən/.

How do you use golden in a sentence?

This is a golden opportunity. The team enjoyed a golden period of success.

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