1
: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2
a
: being or having the color gold or the color of gold
b
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
goldenly
adverb
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The memoir recounts the golden times in her life.
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Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Mounting a Swiss automatic movement visible through the sapphire crystal caseback showcasing also the soccer team’s insignia, the timepiece, accented with golden details, is set on an alligator strap.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Lilibet marked her golden birthday on June 4, turning 4 years old, and the Duchess of Sussex honored the occasion with a post on Instagram.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 4 June 2025
Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor is celebrating her golden birthday.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
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golden
adjective
gold·en
ˈgōl-dən 
1
: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
2
: having the color of gold
golden hair
3
: prosperous
a golden age
4
: favorable sense 2
a golden opportunity
5
: having a rich and smooth sound
a golden voice
6
: of or relating to a 50th anniversary
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