golden (adj.)

  1. having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; long aureate (or golden) hair; a gold carpet

    [ Syn: aureate , gilded , gilt , gold ]

  2. marked by peace and prosperity; a golden era; the halcyon days of the clipper trade

    [ Syn: halcyon , prosperous ]

  3. made from or covered with gold; gold coins; the gold dome of the Capitol; the golden calf; gilded icons

    [ Syn: gold , gilded ]

  4. supremely favored; golden lads and girls all must / like chimney sweepers come to dust

    [ Syn: fortunate ]

  5. suggestive of gold; a golden voice'

  6. presaging or likely to bring good luck; a favorable time to ask for a raise; lucky stars; a prosperous moment to make a decision

    [ Syn: favorable , favourable , lucky , prosperous ]

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