Aurous is an adjective that means resembling gold in color or shine. There are several synonyms for the word aurous, including golden, gilded, yellow, brassy, and ochre. These words can be used interchangeably depending on the context of the sentence. Golden is often used to describe something that is bright, radiant, and of high value, whereas gilded refers to something that is covered in gold, either literally or metaphorically. Yellow can also be used to describe things that share qualities with gold but may not necessarily be shiny. Brassy refers to something that is crude or tasteless, while ochre refers to a yellowish-brown color.