sapphire

n. a hard, clear, deep blue stone that is very valuable and used in rings and necklaces.

n. a precious gemstone consisting of a clear, deep blue variety of corundum.

“The engagement ring featured a large sapphire surrounded by small diamonds.”

“The crown jewels include a massive, uncut sapphire that has been passed down through the royal family for centuries.”

n. a bright, deep blue colour like the stone.

n. a deep, bright blue colour resembling that of the gemstone.

“The Mediterranean sea was a beautiful shade of sapphire in the morning sun.”

“The artist used varying shades of sapphire to capture the depth of the ocean in her latest landscape painting.”

adj. having a bright, deep blue colour.

adj. possessing a deep blue hue; often used in literary descriptions of eyes or water.

“She looked out at the sapphire sky and felt a sense of peace.”

“The poet described the hero's sapphire eyes, which seemed to reflect the intensity of the summer sky.”

Literary