adj. 25B6; adjective
her golden hair : BLOND(E), yellow, fair, flaxen, tow-coloured.
a golden time : SUCCESSFUL, prosperous, flourishing, thriving; favourable, providential, lucky, fortunate; happy, joyful, glorious.
a golden opportunity : EXCELLENT, fine, superb, splendid; special, unique; favourable, opportune, promising, bright, full of promise; advantageous, profitable, valuable, providential.
the golden girl of tennis : FAVOURITE, favoured, popular, admired, beloved, pet; acclaimed, applauded, praised; brilliant, consummate, gifted; Brit. informal blue-eyed; formal lauded.
dark, unhappy.