adjective
gyllene
golden
Definition & meaning
Gyllene means golden:
- Made of or resembling gold, especially in color or shine.
- Figuratively, exceptionally good, valuable, or favorable, as in a golden opportunity.
Grammar & Word origin
Gyllene is an adjective derived from the Swedish word for gold, guld . It normally has the same form regardless of the noun’s gender or number.
Synonyms & antonyms
- guldfärgad — “gold-colored”; describes the color rather than material or figurative value.
- förgylld — “gilded”; covered with a thin layer of gold, not necessarily made of gold.
- värdefull — “valuable”; can overlap with the figurative sense, but does not suggest gold or golden color.
There is no direct antonym covering all senses of gyllene.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Solen gav himlen en gyllene färg.adjective
The sun gave the sky a golden color.
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