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English adjective: sapphire

1. sapphire of something having the color of a blue sapphire


SamplesSapphire eyes.


Similarchromatic


Antonymsachromatic, 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


Synonymsazure, cerulean, lazuline, sky-blue


Broader (hypernym)blue, blueness









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