golden
Translation
golden, made of gold, excellent
Examples
She has beautiful golden hair.
She has beautiful golden hair.
This is a golden opportunity for you.
This is a golden opportunity for you.
They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Grammar Patterns
((describing a noun)) having the color or shine of gold She has beautiful golden hair.
((figurative)) excellent or very valuable This is a golden opportunity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gold-colored, bright, excellent, precious
Etymology
From the noun 'gold' plus the suffix '-en', meaning 'made of' or 'resembling'.
Memory Tips
Picture something shining like gold, both literally (color) and figuratively (opportunity).