noun
Midas
MEYE-duhs
Midas (noun) means used in "Midas touch": an uncanny ability to make anything one does or invests in successful. Example: “Every business she starts turns a profit — people say she has the Midas touch.”
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Used in "Midas touch": an uncanny ability to make anything one does or invests in successful.
"Every business she starts turns a profit — people say she has the Midas touch."
How to use Midas
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to the myth of King Midas, whose touch turned things to gold; today used to describe someone whose every venture succeeds.
Common pairings
the Midas touch
have a Midas touch
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Etymology
From the legendary King Midas of Greek mythology, who was granted the power to turn everything he touched into gold — a gift that ultimately became a curse.
Rhymes for Midas
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What does “Midas” mean?
The word “Midas” means used in "Midas touch": an uncanny ability to make anything one does or invests in successful. In plain terms, refers to the myth of King Midas, whose touch turned things to gold; today used to describe someone whose every venture succeeds.
How do you pronounce “Midas”?
“Midas” is pronounced MEYE-duhs (/ˈmaɪ.dəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Midas” in a sentence?
Here is “Midas” used in a sentence: “Every business she starts turns a profit — people say she has the Midas touch.”
What part of speech is “Midas”?
“Midas” is a noun.
Where does the word “Midas” come from?
The word “Midas” comes from Greek. From the legendary King Midas of Greek mythology, who was granted the power to turn everything he touched into gold — a gift that ultimately became a curse.
