The king sat on his golden throne in the center of the hall.
The king sat on his golden throne in the center of the hall.
English
golden
ˈɡoʊl.dən, ˈɡoʊld(ə)n
Meaning: made of gold; having the color of gold
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Example sentences
The morning sun gave the fields a golden glow.
The morning sun gave the fields a golden glow.
A golden halo appeared above the saint's head.
A golden halo appeared above the saint's head.
The lion shook its golden mane as it roared.
The lion shook its golden mane as it roared.
We built a sturdy wooden doghouse in the backyard for our golden retriever.
We built a sturdy wooden doghouse in the backyard for our golden retriever.
Usage Notes
Can refer to literal gold or a color/quality that resembles gold. It is also used metaphorically to mean 'excellent' or 'highly successful' (e.g., a golden opportunity).
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