golden

Definition

  • adjective: made of gold
  • adjective: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
  • used in the phrases 'golden boy' and 'golden girl'
  • synonyms: excellent, euphonous, euphonious

Examples

  • They will celebrate their 'golden (wedding) anniversary' this year. = ('Brit') They will celebrate their 'golden wedding' this year.

  • This is a 'golden opportunity'. [=a wonderful opportunity; an excellent chance to do or get something]

  • He was once the 'golden boy' of tennis, but now few people remember his name.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) nimbus cloud. Wondrous creatures... Except dogs. Oh, by the way, don't eat the yellow snow. Oh, I know that. All I'm say in' is, this might be The golden opportunity To find out whom you really are. So, I hear you're going On a little journey to the big city. Yup. Ahh. I'm kind a nervous. (..)
    2003 Elf
  • (..) think Great, what? You're gonna love it, it's fantastic. What? Okay, picture this... We bring in miles finch. The miles finch? The golden ghost. We bring him in! He's written more classics than dr. Seuss. I tain't gonna be easy, But I think it's worth a shot. My two top writers, my crack team, (..)
    2003 Elf