aureously
|au-re-ous-ly|
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/ˈɔːriəsli/
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/ˈɔːrɪəsli/
(aureous)
gold-like; golden
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aureous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aureus', where 'aurum' meant 'gold'.
Historical Evolution
'aureous' changed from Latin 'aureus' (via Late Latin/Medieval Latin) into English as 'aureous' and later gave rise to the adverbial form 'aureously' in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'golden', and over time it has retained that basic meaning of 'gold-like' or 'gold-colored'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a golden or gold-like manner; gildedly; resembling or having the color or luster of gold.
The dome shone aureously at sunrise.
Synonyms
gildedlygoldenly
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/11/20 12:04