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 | ||