midas

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King Midas touches a rose and watches it turn to gold.

Definition

Proper noun In Greek mythology, Midas was a king of Phrygia. He is famous for being granted a wish by the god Dionysus, which resulted in the "Midas touch"—the power to turn everything he touched into gold. This gift ultimately became a curse, illustrating the dangers of greed.

Usage Examples

• The story of Midas is a classic myth about the perils of unchecked desire.
• He wished for the Midas touch, but soon regretted it when even his food turned to gold.
• The phrase "a Midas touch" is often used to describe someone who is very successful in making money.

Advanced Usage

• The Midas Touch: This phrase has entered common English usage as an idiom. It describes an uncanny ability to make any venture, especially a financial one, successful and profitable.
  • The investor seemed to have the Midas touch; every company he funded became a market leader.

Variants and Related Words

• Midassian (adj, rare): Pertaining to or resembling King Midas or his golden touch.
  • The CEO's Midassian ability to generate wealth was legendary in the business world.

Synonyms

• None as a proper noun for the specific mythological figure. For the associated concept: gold-maker, alchemist (in a metaphorical sense).

Related Idioms

• To have the Midas touch: To be consistently successful, especially in making money.
  • With three successful startups, she truly has the Midas touch.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold

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