Difference between Golden and Gold

What is the difference between Golden and Gold?

Golden as an adjective is made of, or relating to, gold. while Gold as an adjective is made of gold.

Golden

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Made of, or relating to, gold. Having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold. Marked by prosperity, creativity etc. Advantageous or very favourable. Relating to a fiftieth anniversary.

Example sentence: It is possible that mankind is on the threshold of a golden age; but, if so, it will be necessary first to slay the dragon that guards the door, and this dragon is religion.

Gold

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A heavy yellow elemental metal of great value, with atomic number 79 and symbol Au.A coin made of this material, or supposedly so.A bright yellow colour, resembling the metal gold.The bullseye of an archery target.A gold medal.Anything or anyone considered to be very valuable.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Made of gold.Having the colour of gold.Premium, superior.

Example sentence: Love is the only gold.

We hope you now know whether to use Golden or Gold in your sentence.

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