jeunesse dorée

[ zhœ-nes daw-rey ]

French.

1. wealthy, stylish, sophisticated young people.

jeunesse dorée

/ ʒœnɛs dɔre /

noun

1. rich and fashionable young people

Word History and Origins

Origin of jeunesse dorée¹

Literally, “gilded youth”

Word History and Origins

Origin of jeunesse dorée¹

literally: gilded youth

Example Sentences

In a single club, which is peculiarly consecrated to the jeunesse doree, three hundred members rode to the wars.

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With direct Western frankness, the Pacific "jeunesse doree" will date from bonanza or railroad deal.

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He was to be escorted out of the Pueblo by the "jeunesse doree" of Alta California.

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