adj.
Pronunciation: ' g ō l-d ə n
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English
Date: 13th century
1 : consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2 a : being or having the color gold or the color of gold b : BLOND 1
3 : LUSTROUS , SHINING
4 : of a high degree of excellence : SUPERB
5 : PROSPEROUS , FLOURISHING < golden days>
6 a : radiantly youthful and vigorous b : having talents that promise great success ― often used with boy c : highly favored : POPULAR
7 : FAVORABLE , ADVANTAGEOUS <a golden opportunity>
8 : of, relating to, or being a 50th anniversary or its celebration
9 : MELLOW , RESONANT <a smooth golden tenor>
– gold · en · ly adverb
– gold · en · ness \ -d ə (n)-n ə s \ noun