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Golden: Meaning, Examples, and How to Use It (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：gold-colored (golden)

golden 🔊

/ˈɡoʊldən/

adj.

Having the color of gold; bright yellow and shiny.

Golden ring on dark surface showing bright metallic yellow color

gold-colored 🔊

➕

/ˈɡoʊld ˌkʌlərd/

adj.

Describes something that has the bright yellow metallic color of gold.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

gold + -en (adjectival suffix) → 'made of or resembling gold'

💡 Mnemonic

Picture a shiny gold coin; 'golden' describes its bright color and also high value.

📖 Example

The afternoon sun cast a golden light over the peaceful lake. 🔊 The afternoon sun cast a golden light over the peaceful lake.

🔗 Collocations

golden hair – Hair that is bright yellow, like the color of gold.

golden sunset – A sunset that appears bright yellow or orange, resembling gold.

golden paint – Paint that has a metallic yellow color resembling gold.

🔄 Synonyms

gold (adj.) – Having the color of gold; golden.

yellow (adj.) – Of a bright color like that of gold or the sun.

shiny (adj.) – Reflecting light, often like polished gold.

🚫 Antonyms

dull (adj.) – Not bright or shiny; lacking luster.

dark (adj.) – Having little or no light; not bright.

colorless (adj.) – Lacking color; not golden or bright.

🌱 Derivatives

goldenly (adv.) – In a golden manner; with a golden color or quality.

goldenness (n.) – The quality or state of being golden.

📖 Cultural Story

Old English 'gylden' from Proto-Germanic *gulþīnaz, related to gold. Originally meant 'made of gold' then extended to color and metaphorical value.

Meaning 2：of great value (golden)

golden 🔊

/ˈɡoʊldən/

adj.

Used to describe a period, opportunity, or thing that is excellent and valuable.

Golden hour handshake at sunset symbolizing valuable opportunity

of great value 🔊

➕

/əv ɡreɪt ˈvælju/

adj.

Used to describe a time, opportunity, or thing that is excellent, successful, or highly valuable.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

My years at university were the golden period of my life, full of learning and friendship. 🔊 My years at university were the golden period of my life, full of learning and friendship.

🔗 Collocations

golden opportunity – An extremely favorable chance to do something valuable.

golden era – A period of great success, prosperity, or achievement.

golden rule – A basic principle that should always be followed, often 'treat others as you want to be treated'.

🔄 Synonyms

excellent (adj.) – Extremely good; outstanding.

valuable (adj.) – Of great worth, importance, or usefulness.

precious (adj.) – Highly valued; cherished.

🚫 Antonyms

poor (adj.) – Low quality; not good or valuable.

worthless (adj.) – Having no real value or use.

terrible (adj.) – Extremely bad; of very low quality.