amethyst
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
A transparent purple variety of quartz.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
amihthistSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈæmɪθɪst
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
uncountable
A purple colour.
adjective
Having a colour similar to that of the gemstone
Word Aura™
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This meaning: A transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
Used this way, amethyst is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use amethyst
- “She wore a beautiful necklace with a deep purple amethyst gemstone.”noun
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Synonyms
Sense: having a colour similar to that of the gemstone
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