midas
/หmaษชdษs/
B2 ยท Upper Int.โ
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Simple Meaning
a king from old stories who could turn everything he touched into gold.
When to Use
๐Academic Writing๐Exam Vocabulary
Upper Intermediate โ fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
โHe has the Midas touch โ everything he invests in turns to profit.โ
โThe story of King Midas teaches us to be careful what we wish for.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
A legendary king in Greek mythology who was granted the power to turn everything he touched into gold.
โKing Midas soon regretted his wish when he turned his own daughter into a golden statue.โ
Related Words
Word Family:
MidasMidas touch