Synonyms for aureate
- adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of language: characterized by the use of (excessively) ornamental or grandiose terms, often of Latin or French origin.
- adj. 2
Golden in color or shine.
O wynd of grace, now blowe into my saile, / O auriat lycour of Clyo, for to wryte / Mi penne enspire of that I wold endyte.
Example sentences
- gold They awarded him a gold medal for his achievement.
- yellow The big, yellow bus came hurtling down the street.
- golden A golden forelock fell over his forehead and eyes.
- gilded The palace was a gilded cage for the princess.
- flowery The socks the girl wore were flowery.
- verbose Sven was so verbose that his friends resorted to calling him a chatterbox.
By length
- 4 letters
- gold1, gilt1, yilt
- 6 letters
- golden2, yellow2, gilded2, florid2
- 7 letters
- flowery3, verbose, bombast2, goldish
- 10 letters
- flamboyant3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (golden2 = 2 syllables).