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   Gold·en

   /ˈɡōldən/

   

   adjective

   • 1. colored or shining like gold: "curls of glossy golden hair" Similar gold-coloredblondyellowyellowishfairflaxentow-coloredbrightgleamingresplendentbrilliantshiningrare:aureateOpposite brunettedark
   • 2. made or consisting of gold: "a golden crown"
   • 3. (of a period) very happy and prosperous: "those golden days before World War I" Similar successfulprosperousflourishingthrivingfavorablepropitiousauspiciousprovidentialencouragingluckyfortunatehappyjoyfuldelightfulgloriousprecioustreasuredOpposite unsuccessfulunhappy
   • ▪ (of an opportunity) very favorable: "a golden opportunity to boost foreign trade" Similar excellentfinesuperbsplendidtremendousspecialuniquefavorableopportuneexcitingpromisingbrightbrilliantrosyfull of promiseoptimistichopefuladvantageousprofitablevaluablefortunateprovidentialauspiciouspropitious
   • 4. (of a singing voice) rich and smooth: "a choir of young golden voices"
   • 5. denoting the fiftieth year of something: "the American Ballet Theater's golden anniversary extravaganza"

   Derivatives

   • 1. goldenly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 8

   • G

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   • O

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   • L

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   • D

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   • E

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   • N

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