[gold.en] adj [ME] (13c) 1: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2. a: being or having the color gold or the color of gold b: blond 1a
3: lustrous, shining
4: of a high degree of excellence: superb
5: prosperous, flourishing "~ days"
6. a: radiantly youthful and vigorous b: possessing talents that promise worldly success--often used with boy c: highly favored: popular 7: favorable, advantageous "a ~ opportunity" 8: of, relating to, or being a 50th anniversary or its celebration 9: mellow, resonant "a smooth ~ tenor" -- gold.en.ly adv -- gold.en.ness n