Associations to the word «Aureate»

Wiktionary

AUREATE, adjective. Golden in color or shine.
AUREATE, adjective. Of language: characterized by the use of (excessively) ornamental or grandiose terms, often of Latin or French origin.

Dictionary definition

AUREATE, adjective. Elaborately or excessively ornamented; "flamboyant handwriting"; "the senator's florid speech".
AUREATE, adjective. Having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; "long aureate (or golden) hair"; "a gold carpet".

Wise words

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