Aurulent

/ˈɔːrjələnt/ adjective

Definition

Shining or gleaming like gold; having the color, luster, or appearance of gold.

Etymology

From Latin 'aureus' (golden) + '-ulent' (suffix meaning full of or abounding in). This rare adjective was constructed to poetically describe things that resemble gold in appearance.

Kelly Says

Aurulent is practically obsolete in modern English, but when poets or elaborate writers use it, they're channeling a centuries-old vocabulary for describing the most precious metal in glowing, almost reverential terms!

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