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comparative more golden or goldener, superlative most golden or goldenest
Made of, or relating to, gold. quotations examples
And now the concern which Partridge felt at being obliged to quit the warm chimney-corner, and a cup of excellent liquor, was somewhat compensated by hearing that he was to proceed no farther on foot, for Jones, by golden arguments, had prevailed with the boy to attend him back to the inn whither he had before conducted Sophia […]
1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold. examples
Of a beverage, flavoured or colored with turmeric. examples
Marked by prosperity, creativity etc. quotations examples
O Partridge! could I hope once again to see that face; but, alas! all those golden dreams are vanished for ever, and my only refuge from future misery is to forget the object of all my former happiness.
1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, volumes (please specify |volume=I to VI), London: A[ndrew] Millar, […]
Advantageous or very favourable. quotations examples
... a seasoned Champions League outfit, who beat Barcelona at the Nou Camp in 2009-10 and continually worked their way between the home defence to create some golden opportunities.
2011 October 20, Jamie Lillywhite, “Tottenham 1 - 0 Rubin Kazan”, in BBC Sport
Relating to a fiftieth anniversary. examples
Relating to the elderly or retired. examples
(UK, slang) Fine, without problems. quotations
Many anti-fog variety goggles are available, but if you don't get that type, just rub a little spit on the lenses before you put them on in the water and you'll be golden.
2007, Colin Barr, Steve Katai, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Triathlon Training, Penguin, page 28
Therefore, the task ahead is easy. When the spotlight is on you, never let the audience down and you'll be golden.
2009, Mark Wiskup, Presentation S.O.S.: From Perspiration to Persuasion in 9 Easy Steps, Hachette UK
If all of the marks line up perfectly, then you're golden, and you can continue on with finishing up the installation.
2011, Wayne R. Dempsey, 101 Projects for Your Porsche Boxster, Motorbooks, page 68
plural goldens
Kyphosus vaigiensis, a fish found in southeast Asia. examples
Ellipsis of golden retriever. quotations examples
The archives of the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) record goldens in the United States as early as the 1890s.
1995, Jaime J. Sucher, Golden Retrievers, Barron’s, page 76
Golden retrievers, or goldens, make great family pets. […] Goldens should be brushed regularly.
2017, Linda Bozzo, I Like Golden Retrievers! (Discover Dogs with the American Canine Association), Enslow Publishing, pages 4 and 15
Throw a toy into the water, and watch your golden go for it!
2019, Sarah Frank, Golden Retrievers, Lerner Publishing Group, page 6
People like petting goldens.
2021, Marcie Aboff, Fast Facts About Golden Retrievers (Fast Facts About Dogs), Raintree, Capstone Global Library Limited, page 13
third-person singular simple present goldens, present participle goldening, simple past and past participle goldened
(intransitive) To become gold or golden (in colour). examples
(transitive) To make golden or like gold. quotations examples
It goldened, as nothing else goldened, the commonplace countryside.
1994, Marion H. Hedges, Iron City