golden
Meaning in simple English
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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