adjective · formal
golden
UK/ˈɡəʊl.dən/US/ˈɡoʊl.dən/GOLD·en
having the qualities of gold; used figuratively to mean excellent or ideal, or describing a prosperous period
Examples
“The 1960s are often called a golden age for jazz music.”
“He had a golden opportunity to study abroad and he didn't miss it.”
“The town's golden beaches attract tourists year-round.”
Band 8 sentence
“The region enjoyed a golden decade following the industrial reforms, during which employment and public services improved markedly.”
Collocations
- golden age
- golden opportunity
- golden rule
Word family
Common mistakes
He had a gold opportunity to study abroad.→He had a golden opportunity to study abroad.
She lived in a golden time.→She lived in a golden age.
Say it for a higher band
5good→6excellent→7+golden
Synonyms
excellent
ideal
Easily confused
excellent
“The meal was excellent, and everyone enjoyed it.”
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