goldilocks
word
Definition
Goldilocks is the name of a girl in a famous fairy tale, known for trying things until she finds the one that is 'just right.' It can also describe something that is perfectly balanced—not too much or too little.
Usage & Nuances
'Goldilocks' can be used as a proper noun (the fairy tale character) or as an adjective in the 'Goldilocks principle' (something optimally balanced or 'just right'). Common in phrases like 'Goldilocks zone' in science. Not used in formal speech except in scientific or educational contexts.
Example Sentences
Goldilocks visited the house of the three bears.
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My teacher told the Goldilocks story in class.
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This answer is not too short or too long—it's Goldilocks.
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We're looking for a Goldilocks solution—not too risky, not too safe.
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Astronomers call the area around a star where life can exist the 'Goldilocks zone.'
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I need my coffee at a Goldilocks temperature—not burning hot, not cold.
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