golden cage

language: en

definitions

  1. A situation characterized by material wealth and comfort that severely restricts personal freedom and autonomy.
    en: A situation characterized by material wealth and comfort that severely restricts personal freedom and autonomy.
  2. A relationship or lifestyle that offers prestige and security but prevents genuine happiness or self-expression.
    en: A relationship or lifestyle that offers prestige and security but prevents genuine happiness or self-expression.
  3. A literal cage constructed from gold or gold-plated materials, often used for decoration or housing pets.
    en: A literal cage constructed from gold or gold-plated materials, often used for decoration or housing pets.

examples

  1. "The palace is a golden cage," she whispered to her mother.

    "The palace is a golden cage," she whispered to her mother.

  2. She realized her marriage was a golden cage that prevented her from pursuing her career.

    She realized her marriage was a golden cage that prevented her from pursuing her career.

  3. The museum displayed a golden cage once used to house exotic birds for royalty.

    The museum displayed a golden cage once used to house exotic birds for royalty.