Midas

American  

[mahy-duhs] / ˈmaɪ dəs /

noun

1. Classical Mythology.  a Phrygian king, son of Gordius, who was given by Dionysus the power of turning whatever he touched into gold.

2. a person of great wealth or great moneymaking ability.

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MIDAS ¹ British  

/ ˈmaɪdəs /

acronym

1. Missile Defence Alarm System

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Midas ² British  

/ ˈmaɪdəs /

noun

1. Greek legend a king of Phrygia given the power by Dionysus of turning everything he touched to gold

2. ability to make money

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Midas Cultural  

1. In classical mythology, a king who was granted one wish by the god Dionysus. Greedy for riches, Midas wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. He soon regretted his request. When he tried to eat, his food became inedible metal. When he embraced his daughter, she turned into a golden statue. On the instruction of Dionysus, he washed in a river and lost his touch of gold.

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A person who is very successful or easily acquires riches is sometimes said to have a “Midas touch.”

Example Sentences

The operation, dubbed "Midas" -- after the king from Greek myths who turned everything he touches into gold -- led to several arrests.

From Barron's

The Parkhead club once had a bit of a Midas Touch when it came to finding rough diamonds, polishing them up and then selling them on.

From BBC

On Instagram, he has been much more brash about his "Midas touch" - saying he is a "hustler" who works hard.

From BBC

The trilogy's first two books have sold 49 million copies around the world, publisher Midas said.

From BBC

The “Midas Man” actor said in a recent interview with People that to cheer up his wife one day, he took her shopping at Nordstrom.

From Los Angeles Times