Golden describes something made of gold or having a bright yellow color like gold. It can also mean very special, successful, or full of opportunity.
“Golden” is formed from “gold” plus the adjective ending “-en,” which originally meant “made of.” Over time, it took on many figurative meanings beyond the metal itself.
We call certain ages or periods ‘golden’ when they seem perfect in memory, even if they were not at the time. The word turns a metal into a mood: warm, rich, and a little bit magical.
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