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golden

gold·en [ gṓldən ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. colored like gold: with the color of gold
golden hair

2. made of gold: made largely or wholly of gold
a golden crown

3. excellent: especially good

4. idyllic: describes a period when there is general or individual success, happiness, or prosperity
the golden years of their lives

5. favored: popular or successful, or likely to become so
the golden boys and girls of the downhill ski circuit


gold·en·ly adverb
gold·en·ness noun
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