aureate
Americanadjective
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golden or gilded.
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brilliant; splendid.
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characterized by an ornate style of writing or speaking.
adjective
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covered with gold; gilded
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of a golden colour
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(of a style of writing or speaking) excessively elaborate or ornate; florid
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Origin of aureate
1400–50; late Middle English aureat < Late Latin aureātus decorated with gold, equivalent to Latin aure ( us ) golden, of gold ( aur ( um ) gold + -eus adj. suffix) + -ātus -ate 1
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If you're already a fan, the doom-glam and sonic jitters will sound familiar, but if you're new to the game, Aureate Gloom is a good way to find out what you've been missing.
From The Verge • Mar. 7, 2015
“They follow me around whenever I come to town,” said Frank Aureate, gesturing to the gulls as Christopher approached.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
Frank Aureate unlocked it and drew out a much-folded document and a small book.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
Frank Aureate had called his son-in-law when Christopher didn’t return.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
“We’ve no neighbors; the next nearest house is a good twenty-one miles away. It’s a long way yet,” said Frank Aureate.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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