aureate
Say it: OR-ee-uht /ˈɔːriət/ · adjective
What “aureate” means
Golden in colour or appearance.
More precisely: Golden; also, of language, elaborately ornate.
Example: “The aureate glow of the sunset lit up every window on the hill.”
When to use it
Use it in literary descriptions of golden light, surfaces or decoration, when plain gold sounds too ordinary.
Memory trick
Latin “aureus” means golden: picture something covered in a warm golden glow.
Similar words
golden, gilded, ornate
Where it comes from
Latin aureus, 'golden'.
Quick check
An autumn leaf shines a rich golden colour in the sunlight. Which word describes its appearance?
aureate or silvery?
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aureate
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