Midas

[ mahy-duhs ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. a Phrygian king, son of Gordius, who was given by Dionysus the power of turning whatever he touched into gold.
2. a person of great wealth or great moneymaking ability.

MIDAS

¹

/ ˈmaɪdəs /

acronym for

1. Missile Defence Alarm System

Midas

²

/ ˈmaɪdəs /

noun

1. Greek legend a king of Phrygia given the power by Dionysus of turning everything he touched to gold
2. the Midas touch
   ability to make money

Midas

1. In classical mythology , a king who was granted one wish by the god Dionysus . Greedy for riches, Midas wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. He soon regretted his request. When he tried to eat, his food became inedible metal. When he embraced his daughter, she turned into a golden statue. On the instruction of Dionysus, he washed in a river and lost his touch of gold.

Notes

A person who is very successful or easily acquires riches is sometimes said to have a “Midas touch.”

Example Sentences

While y’all are focused on “Ciara’s Prayer,” it’s Pinky and Derrick’s prayer—confidence, philanthropic heart, soul mate vibes and a Midas touch—for us.

From Essence.com

And if you scroll down the complete Midas List, some visible trends begin to emerge.

From The Daily Beast

And of the 96 men on the Midas List, the overwhelming majority appear to be white, including every single member of the Top 10.

From The Daily Beast

You end up at the ER in the first place when probably you needed a Midas.

From The Daily Beast

So then why end up here versus the primary care equivalent of a Midas for a simple checkup?

From The Daily Beast

But lately critics have wondered whether Midas has lost his touch.

From The Daily Beast

He drew designs for engravers, and etched a Judgment of Midas.

From Project Gutenberg

But though every one knew the truth King Midas continued to wear his wig, and no one ever saw the real size of his ears.

From Project Gutenberg

Midas, overjoyed at his good fortune, hastened back to his palace, and on the way he hesitatingly tried his new power.

From Project Gutenberg

Midas did as he was instructed, and came away from the river a wiser and happier, though a poorer man.

From Project Gutenberg

It was of course the shadow of the Midas statue, which the boys had never permitted to be restored to its pristine state.

From Project Gutenberg