amethyst

/'æmiθist/

Thân thiện

The amethyst gemstone sparkles in the sunlight.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone: A mineral, specifically a violet or purple form of quartz, valued as a semiprecious stone for jewelry and ornamentation.

2. Adjective:

   • Of a moderate purple color: Having a color that is a light to medium shade of violet or purple, similar to that of the gemstone.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • She wore a beautiful necklace set with an amethyst.
  • The geode contained stunning crystals of amethyst.

• Adjective:

  • The evening sky turned an amethyst hue.
  • She painted the room in soft, amethyst tones.

Advanced Usage

• "Amethyst" as a color descriptor: Used poetically or descriptively to denote a specific shade of purple.
  • Her gown was the color of amethyst, deep and regal.

Variants and Related Words

• Amethystine (adj): Relating to or resembling amethyst, especially in color.
  • The amethystine glow of the twilight was breathtaking.

Synonyms

• Noun: Purple quartz, violet quartz.
• Adjective: Lavender, violet, lilac, mauve, purple.

Related Phrases

• "Amethyst glass": A type of glass, often antique, that is colored purple, typically with manganese.
  • The collection featured several pieces of Victorian amethyst glass.

Related Idioms

• While not a common idiom source, the color is sometimes used in poetic expressions.
  • Eyes like amethysts: A literary description for deep, captivating purple eyes.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of a moderate purple color

Noun

1. a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone