1 : made of gold
▪ a golden idol ▪ golden jewelry 2 [more golden; most golden] : having the deep yellow color of gold
▪ golden hair ▪ fields of golden wheat 3 [more golden; most golden] : very happy and successful
▪ The memoir recounts the golden times in her life. ▪ a golden era — see also golden age, golden years 4 [more golden; most golden] : very excellent : superb, wonderful
▪ This is a golden opportunity. [=a wonderful opportunity; an excellent chance to do or get something] 5 : very talented, popular, and successful — used in the phrases golden boy and golden girl ▪ He was once the golden boy of tennis, but now few people remember his name. ▪ She's the golden girl of the newspaper business. 6 [more golden; most golden] : having a rich and smooth sound
▪ a smooth golden voice 7 not used before a noun, informal : in a very good or fortunate position or situation
▪ If the bank approves the loan, we're golden. 8 always used before a noun : of or relating to the 50th anniversary of an important event (such as a marriage)
▪ They will celebrate their golden (wedding) anniversary this year. = (Brit) They will celebrate their golden wedding this year. ▪ a golden jubilee — compare diamond, silver