sapphire
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
A rich, deep blue color.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsæfaɪɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A rich, deep blue color.
countable and uncountable
A deep blue colour.
A precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
countable
A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
countable and uncountable
A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.
A stereotype of an aggressive and domineering black woman.
adjective
Of a deep blue colour.
Pertaining to a 45th year
Word Aura™
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This meaning: a rich, deep blue color.
Used this way, sapphire 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
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- cerulean , rarer, so it draws attention
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use sapphire
- “Her beautiful ring had a sparkling blue sapphire stone.”
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