English adjective: sapphire | |||
| 1. | sapphire of something having the color of a blue sapphire | ||
| Samples | Sapphire eyes. | ||
| Similar | chromatic | ||
| Antonyms | achromatic, neutral | ||
English noun: sapphire | |||
| 1. | sapphire (substance) a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | corundom, corundum, transparent gem | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | star sapphire | ||
| 2. | sapphire (possession) a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | gem, jewel, precious stone | ||
| 3. | sapphire (attribute) a light shade of blue | ||
| Synonyms | azure, cerulean, lazuline, sky-blue | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | blue, blueness | ||