sapphire

Describes a deep, bright blue color, like that of the gemstone.

ruОписывает глубокий, ярко-синий цвет, похожий на цвет драгоценного камня.esDescribe un color azul profundo y brillante, similar al de la piedra preciosa del mismo nombre.frAdjectif décrivant une couleur bleu profond et éclatant, semblable à celle de la pierre précieuse appelée saphir.deBezeichnet einen tiefen, leuchtenden Blauton, der an die Farbe des Edelsteins Saphir erinnert. Auch das Adjektiv zu diesem Edelstein.ptDescreve um azul profundo e vivo, semelhante à cor da pedra preciosa safira.zh形容像蓝宝石一样深邃、鲜艳的蓝色。arصفة تصف لونًا أزرق عميقًا وبراقًا يشبه لون حجر الياقوت الأزرق.

1. Color description B2 formal

   Having a deep, bright blue color, similar to that of a sapphire gemstone.

   • She wore a beautiful sapphire dress to the gala.
   • The sky turned a brilliant sapphire after the storm.
   • His eyes were a striking sapphire blue.

   ruСапфировыйescolor zafirofrCouleur saphirdeSaphirblauptSafirazh蓝宝石色arياقوتي أزرق

   Synonymes: azureceruleancobaltsapphirineultramarine

• more sapphire comparative form
• most sapphire superlative form

A precious gemstone, typically a rich blue variety of corundum, valued for its hardness and brilliance; also used to describe a light shade of blue.

ruДрагоценный камень, обычно насыщенного синего цвета, разновидность корунда, ценимый за твёрдость и блеск; также используется для описания светло-голубого оттенка.esPiedra preciosa, generalmente de color azul intenso, una variedad del corindón, valorada por su dureza y brillo; también se usa para describir un tono azul claro.frPierre précieuse, généralement d'une couleur bleu profond, variété de corindon, appréciée pour sa dureté et son éclat ; également utilisée pour désigner une teinte bleu clair.deEin kostbarer Edelstein, meist in tiefem Blau, eine Varietät des Korunds, geschätzt für seine Härte und seinen Glanz; bezeichnet auch einen hellblauen Farbton.ptPedra preciosa, geralmente de cor azul intensa, variedade do coríndon, valorizada pela dureza e pelo brilho; também usada para descrever um tom de azul-claro.zh一种通常呈深蓝色的珍贵宝石，是刚玉的一种，因硬度和光泽而备受珍视；也用于描述浅蓝色调。arحجر كريم يتخذ غالبًا لونًا أزرق شديدًا، وهو نوع من معدن الكوراندوم يُقدَّر بصلابته وبريقه؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف اللون الأزرق الفاتح.

1. Precious gemstone B1 formal

   A valuable, transparent blue variety of corundum, highly prized as a gem.

   • She wore a ring set with a large sapphire.
   • The crown was decorated with sapphires and diamonds.
   • Sapphires are often associated with royalty and wisdom.

   ruДрагоценный каменьesZafiro (gema)frsaphirdeEdelsteinptPedra preciosazh蓝宝石arحجر كريم

2. Cut and polished gem B1 formal

   A piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry.

   • The jeweler displayed a collection of cut sapphires.
   • He bought a polished sapphire for his wife's necklace.
   • The sapphire was cut into a brilliant oval shape.

   ruОгранённый сапфирesZafiro tallado y pulidofrSaphir taillé et poli (gemme)deGeschliffener SaphirptSafira lapidadazh刻面蓝宝石arالياقوت الأزرق المصقول

3. Color A2 informal

   A light shade of blue, resembling the color of the gemstone.

   • The sky was a beautiful sapphire blue.
   • She painted her room a soft sapphire hue.
   • The dress was a lovely shade of sapphire.

   ruСапфировыйesZafiro (color)frSaphir (couleur)deSaphirblauptSafirazh宝蓝色arياقوت أزرق

   Synonymes: azureceruleansky-blue

• sapphires plural form
• sapphires' possessive plural form
• sapphire's possessive singular form