amethyst
/'æmiθist/
Definition
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.
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.
Adjective
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of a moderate purple color
Noun
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a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
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