/ Dictionary / Index M Midas: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Mi•das Pronunciation: (mī'dus), [key] — n. a Phrygian king, son of Gordius, who was given by Dionysus the power of turning whatever he touched into gold. a person of great wealth or great moneymaking ability. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: midas (Thesaurus) Midamerica Midas touch Related Content Daily Word Quiz: belligerent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language