(classical mythology) the first and best age of the world, a time of ideal happiness, prosperity, and innocence; by extension, any flourishing and outstanding period
any period (sometimes imaginary) of great peace and prosperity and happiness
a time period when some activity or skill was at its peak; "it was the golden age of cinema"
conducive to good health of body or mind; "a healthful climate"; "a healthful environment"; "healthful nutrition"; "healthful sleep"; "Dickens's relatively healthful exuberance"