: consisting of, relating to, or containing gold 2 a : being or having the color gold or the color of gold b : blond sense 1 3 : lustrous, shining 4 : of a high degree of excellence : superb 5 : prosperous, flourishing golden days 6 a : radiantly youthful and vigorous b : having talents that promise great success often used with boy c

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