Golden: meaning, definitions and examples

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golden

[ ˈɡoʊldən ]

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color

made of gold or having the color of gold

Synonyms

gold-colored, golden-hued

Examples of usage

a golden necklace
the golden sunset over the ocean

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valuable

highly valued or esteemed

Synonyms

precious, valuable

Examples of usage

a golden opportunity
her golden voice

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award

a prestigious award given to recognize outstanding achievement

Synonyms

award, prize

Examples of usage

She won a golden globe for Best Actress.
The Nobel Prize is a golden accolade.

Translations

Translations of the word "golden" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dourado

🇮🇳 सुनहरा

🇩🇪 golden

🇮🇩 emas

🇺🇦 золотий

🇵🇱 złoty

🇯🇵 金色の

🇫🇷 doré

🇪🇸 dorado

🇹🇷 altın

🇰🇷 황금색의

🇸🇦 ذهبي

🇨🇿 zlatý

🇸🇰 zlatý

🇨🇳 金色的

🇸🇮 zlati

🇮🇸 gylti

🇰🇿 алтын

🇬🇪 ოქროსფერი

🇦🇿 qızıl

🇲🇽 dorado

Word origin

The word 'golden' originated from the Old English word 'golde' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'gulthą'. Gold has been considered a precious metal throughout history due to its rarity, beauty, and value. The term 'golden' is often associated with wealth, success, and excellence.