Aurated

/ˈɔːreɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Made golden or covered with gold; decorated or enhanced with golden material or gold leaf.

Etymology

Past participle of the verb 'aurate,' from Latin 'auratus.' This form emphasizes the action of making something golden or the completed state of being gold-covered.

Kelly Says

The difference between 'aurate' (describing something golden) and 'aurated' (made golden through an action) is subtle but important—one's a trait, one's a process!

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