sapphire
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sapphire, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A precious gemstone, typically deep blue, formed from the mineral corundum.
Synonyms
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How to use sapphire
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French "saphir," ultimately from Ancient Greek "sappheiros," itself likely borrowed from a Semitic word for lapis lazuli.
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What does “sapphire” mean?
The word “sapphire” means a precious gemstone, typically deep blue, formed from the mineral corundum. In plain terms, a blue gemstone, or the deep blue colour named after it.
How do you pronounce “sapphire”?
“Sapphire” is pronounced SAF-eye-uh (/ˈsæf.aɪ̯əɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sapphire” in a sentence?
Here is “sapphire” used in a sentence: “Her engagement ring had a sapphire instead of a diamond.”
What part of speech is “sapphire”?
Depending on how it is used, “sapphire” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “sapphire” come from?
The word “sapphire” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French "saphir," ultimately from Ancient Greek "sappheiros," itself likely borrowed from a Semitic word for lapis lazuli.
Is “sapphire” a common word?
“Sapphire” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sapphire” have?
“Sapphire” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a precious gemstone, typically deep blue, formed from the mineral corundum.