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Synonyms & Similar Words
Auric
gilded
gilt
lustrous
resplendent
radiant
shining
luminous
dazzling
bright
beaming
glowing
shining
sparkling
glittering
coruscating
scintillating
splendent
sunny
aurous
golden-hued
chromatic
kaleidoscopic
colorful
vibrant
iridescent
opulent
luxurious
sumptuous
ornate
lavish
elaborate
baroque
rococo
oriental
extravagant
resplendent
majestic
grand
glorious
heavenly
celestial
divine
sublime
transcendent
effulgent
refulgent
fulgent
lambent
lucent
luminiferous
incandescent
candescent
Meaning of Golden
The primary meaning of the word "Golden" refers to something that is made of, or having the color of, gold.
Definitions
- Having the color of gold
- * Made or covered with gold
- * Very valuable or special
- * Extremely good or enjoyable
Etymology of Golden
The word "Golden" has its roots in Old English "gylden," which is derived from "gyld," meaning gold, and the suffix "-en," which forms an adjective
The term has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe objects or materials made of gold, as well as to convey a sense of value, excellence, or beauty
Example Uses
- The golden sun was setting over the ocean
- * She wore a golden necklace to the party
- * The golden age of Hollywood was a time of great creativity and innovation
- * The golden ratio is a mathematical concept used in art and design
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Dreary
dull
dingy
tarnished
faded
lackluster
uninspiring
unimpressive
mediocre
ordinary
mundane
dull
dismal
gloomy
somber
melancholy
mournful
dismal
bleak
dismal
depressing
woeful
sorrowful
dismal
cheerless
joyless
unenthusiastic
unexciting
vapid
vacuous
barren
sterile
fruitless
futile
ineffective
ineffectual
unproductive
useless
worthless
valueless
insignificant
inconsequential
negligible
trifling
petty
paltry
meager