gold-colored
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having the color of gold; resembling the hue of the metal gold, which is typically a bright, metallic yellow.
Usage
- The adjective "gold-colored" is used to describe any object, surface, or material that has a color similar to that of the metal gold. It is typically placed before the noun it modifies.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She wore a beautiful gold-colored dress to the party.
- The artist used gold-colored paint to highlight the details in the portrait.
- We bought gold-colored ribbons to decorate the gift boxes.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Nuance: "Gold-colored" often implies a metallic sheen or luster, not just a flat yellow hue. It is commonly used for items that are not made of real gold but are designed to look like it.
- The frame wasn't solid gold, but it was a convincing gold-colored alloy.
Variants and Related Words
- Gold (noun/adjective): The precious metal itself; can also be used as a color name (e.g., ). "Gold-colored" is more specific for describing the color imitation.
- Gilded (adjective): Covered with a thin layer of gold.
- Aureate (adjective): (Literary) Made of or having the color of gold; golden.
Synonyms
- Golden: Often used interchangeably with "gold-colored," though "golden" can also imply qualities like excellence or richness beyond just color.
- Yellow-gold: Specifies the yellow shade of gold.
- Auric: (Technical/rare) Relating to or containing gold; having a gold color.
Antonyms
- Colorless: Lacking color.
- Silver-colored: Having the color of silver.
- Dull: Not bright or shiny.
Adjective
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having the color of gold
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