Golden

Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊldən/

Definitions of golden

adjective describing a color or material resembling gold; having the color of gold

Example Sentences

A1 She has a golden retriever as a pet.

A2 The sun set over the golden horizon.

B1 The golden opportunity to travel abroad came unexpectedly.

B2 The golden rule of business is to treat others as you would like to be treated.

C1 The golden age of cinema produced many classic films.

C2 Her golden voice captivated audiences around the world.

Examples of golden in a Sentence

formal The golden sunset painted the sky with hues of orange and pink.

informal She wore a beautiful golden dress to the party.

slang That car is totally golden, dude!

figurative His words were like golden honey, soothing and sweet.

Grammatical Forms of golden

• past tense: gilded
• plural: goldens
• comparative: more golden
• superlative: most golden
• present tense: golden
• future tense: will be golden
• perfect tense: have been golden
• continuous tense: is being golden
• singular: golden
• positive degree: golden
• infinitive: to golden
• gerund: gilding
• participle: gilding

Origin and Evolution of golden

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'golden' originated from the Old English word 'golde', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'gulthaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'golden' has retained its original meaning of the color of gold or resembling gold, but it has also been used figuratively to describe something of great value or excellence.