topaz
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
An often clear, yellowish-brown gemstone cut from this.
Pronunciation
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tohpazSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtoʊpæz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
An often clear, yellowish-brown gemstone cut from this.
A yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.
A light brown the color of topaz
A silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine, usually tinted by impurities.
A ruby-topaz hummingbird, Chrysolampis mosquitus, the male of which has bright ruby feathers on the head and topaz on the throat
adjective
Of a yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.
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This meaning: An often clear, yellowish-brown gemstone cut from this.
Used this way, topaz is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Clear and precise
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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- “She wore a beautiful ring with a sparkling yellow topaz stone.”noun
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