golden

A2 · Elementary

adj. having a bright, warm yellow or orange-yellow color like gold.

adj. having the deep, lustrous yellow color characteristic of gold.

日本語:黄金※

“The fields of wheat looked golden in the late afternoon sun.”

“As the sun began to set, the entire coastline was bathed in a warm golden light that photographers call the magic hour.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. a time or period that is very successful, happy, or creative.

adj. marked by prosperity, peace, and high productivity or creativity; often used in the phrase 'golden age'.

日本語:黄金※

“Many people consider the 1950s to be the golden age of television.”

“Historians often debate whether the reign of the emperor truly constituted a golden era for the common citizens or merely for the elite.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. very special or lucky, especially when talking about a chance or opportunity.

adj. exceptionally favourable or advantageous.

“He had a golden opportunity to score a goal but he missed.”

“The startup was presented with a golden opportunity to pitch their idea to the world's leading venture capitalists.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. used to describe a 50th anniversary, such as a wedding.

adj. relating to a fiftieth anniversary.

“The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a big family party.”

“The university is planning a series of lectures to commemorate its golden jubilee next year.”

C1 · Advanced Informal · British English · Slang

adj. to be in a perfect situation where everything is going well or is ready.

adj. in a state of being perfectly fine, successful, or without problems; often used predicatively.

“If we get the tickets now, we're golden for the rest of the trip.”

“Once the lead developer approved the final code merge, the team knew they were golden for the scheduled morning launch.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a short name for a Golden Retriever, a popular type of large, friendly dog.

n. an informal ellipsis for the Golden Retriever breed of dog.

“We took our golden for a long walk in the park this morning.”

“While goldens are known for their gentle temperament, they require significant daily exercise to remain healthy and engaged.”