auric

/ˈɔːrɪk/ /ˈɔːrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of gold

“The auric frame was made from solid gold.”

2. noun

a gold coin, especially one of the gold coins of ancient Greece

“He collected rare auric coins from around the world.”

3. noun

the outermost atmosphere of the sun

“The auric corona was visible during the solar eclipse.”

4. noun

a group of rays or a beam of light

“The auric rays illuminated the dark room.”

Synonyms

  • gilded
  • golden

Antonyms

  • base
  • brass