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1. sapphire
adjective. ['ˈsæfaɪɝ'] of something having the color of a blue sapphire.
Antonyms
- discolor
Etymology
- saphir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- sapphirus (Latin)
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How do you pronounce sapphire?
Pronounce sapphire as ˈsæfaɪər.
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2. sapphire
noun. ['ˈsæfaɪɝ'] a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem.
Synonyms
- gem
- precious stone
Antonyms
- clean
- southern
- uncolored
Etymology
- saphir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- sapphirus (Latin)
3. sapphire
noun. ['ˈsæfaɪɝ'] a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone.
Synonyms
- star sapphire
- transparent gem
- corundum
Antonyms
- blue-gray
- iron-gray
- ebon
- ink-black
Etymology
- saphir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- sapphirus (Latin)
4. sapphire
noun. ['ˈsæfaɪɝ'] a light shade of blue.
Synonyms
- azure
- cerulean
- blueness
- lazuline
- blue
Antonyms
- cheerful
- elated
- unsexy
- lowborn
Etymology
- saphir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- sapphirus (Latin)
Example sentences of the word sapphire
1. Noun, singular or mass
Similarly, royal blue or deep sapphire blue can work just as well, also giving a room a sophisticated effect.