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golden

gold·en
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gohl-duh n]
    • /ˈgoʊl dən/
    • /ˈɡəʊl.dən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gohl-duh n]
    • /ˈgoʊl dən/

Definitions of golden word

  • adjective golden bright, metallic, or lustrous like gold; of the color of gold; yellow: golden hair. 1
  • adjective golden made or consisting of gold: golden earrings. 1
  • adjective golden exceptionally valuable, advantageous, or fine: a golden opportunity. 1
  • adjective golden having glowing vitality; radiant: golden youth. 1
  • adjective golden full of happiness, prosperity, or vigor: golden hours; a golden era of exploration. 1
  • adjective golden highly talented and favored; destined for success: television's golden boy. 1

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Origin of golden

First appearance:

before 1225
One of the 9% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1225-75; See origin at gold, -en2

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Golden

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

golden popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

golden usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for golden

adj golden

  • brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
  • bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
  • rich — having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.
  • glorious — delightful; wonderful; completely enjoyable: to have a glorious time at the circus.
  • shining — radiant; gleaming; bright.

adjective golden

  • excellent — Used to indicate approval or pleasure.
  • first-rate — excellent; superb.
  • wonderful — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
  • superb — admirably fine or excellent; extremely good: a superb performance.
  • unique — existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.

Antonyms for golden

adj golden

  • typical — of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
  • stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
  • unaware — not aware or conscious; unconscious: to be unaware of any change.
  • unintelligent — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
  • disadvantaged — lacking the normal or usual necessities and comforts of life, as proper housing, educational opportunities, job security, adequate medical care, etc.: The government extends help to disadvantaged minorities.

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