alabaster

Describes something that is made of or resembles alabaster, typically white, smooth, and translucent.

ruОписывает что-то, что сделано из алебастра или напоминает его, обычно белое, гладкое и полупрозрачное.esDescribe algo hecho de alabastro o que se le parece, por lo general blanco, liso y translúcido. También se usa para referirse a un color blanco pálido o a una textura suave y delicada.frQualifie une chose faite d'albâtre ou qui lui ressemble, généralement blanche, lisse et semi-transparente.deBezieht sich auf etwas, das aus Alabaster hergestellt ist oder diesem ähnelt, meist weiß, glatt und lichtdurchlässig.ptDescreve algo feito de alabastro ou que lembra esse material, geralmente branco, liso e translúcido; também pode se referir a uma pessoa ou coisa de pele ou superfície muito clara e suave.zh形容由雪花石膏制成的，或像雪花石膏一样洁白、光滑、半透明的。arصفة تصف ما هو مصنوع من الألباستر أو يشبهه في البياض والنعومة والشفافية.

1. Made of alabaster C1 formal

   Composed of or made from the fine-grained, usually white stone called alabaster.

   • The museum displayed an alabaster statue from ancient Egypt.
   • She admired the alabaster vase on the mantelpiece.
   • The alabaster tiles gave the room a classic, elegant feel.

   ruАлебастровыйeshecho de alabastrofren albâtredeAlabaster-ptDe alabastrozh雪花石膏制的arمن المرمر

   同义词: alabastrine

2. Resembling alabaster C1 formal

   Having the smooth, white, and translucent appearance of alabaster, often used to describe skin or light.

   • Her skin was alabaster, smooth and pale in the moonlight.
   • The alabaster glow of the lamp softened the room's shadows.
   • He painted the walls an alabaster white to brighten the space.

   ruАлебастровыйesalabastrinofrD'albâtredeAlabasternptAlabastrinozh雪花石膏般的arرُخامي البياض

   同义词: chalkyivorymilkypearlyporcelainsnowytranslucentwhite

• more alabaster comparative form
• most alabaster superlative form

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A noun referring to a fine-textured, usually white mineral (either gypsum or calcite) used for carving and decorative objects, or a very light white color resembling this material.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее мелкозернистый, обычно белый минерал (гипс или кальцит), используемый для резьбы и декоративных предметов, или очень светлый белый цвет, напоминающий этот материал.esSustantivo que designa un mineral de grano fino, generalmente blanco (yeso o calcita), empleado para tallar y hacer objetos decorativos, o un color blanco muy claro que recuerda a este material.frNom désignant une roche fine, généralement blanche (gypse ou calcite), utilisée pour la sculpture et les objets décoratifs, ou la couleur blanc très clair rappelant ce matériau.deEin feinkörniges, meist weißes Mineral (Gips oder Kalzit), das für Schnitzereien und Dekorationsgegenstände verwendet wird, oder eine sehr helle weiße Farbe, die an dieses Material erinnert.ptSubstantivo que designa um mineral de granulação fina, geralmente branco (gesso ou calcita), usado para escultura e objetos decorativos; também se refere a uma cor branca muito clara, semelhante a esse material.zh指一种细粒的、通常为白色的矿物（石膏或方解石），用于雕刻和制作装饰品；也指类似这种材料的非常浅的白色。arاسم يشير إلى معدن دقيق الحبيبات، أبيض عادةً، من الجبس أو الكالسيت يُستخدم في النحت والأعمال الزخرفية، أو إلى لون أبيض فاتح جداً يشبه هذا المعدن.

1. Carving material B2 formal art

   A fine-grained, usually white form of gypsum used for making sculptures and ornaments.

   • The artist carved a beautiful statue from alabaster.
   • Ancient Egyptians used alabaster for making jars and vases.
   • The church had an alabaster altar that glowed in the candlelight.

   ruАлебастрesAlabastro (material de talla)frAlbâtre (matériau de sculpture)deAlabasterptAlabastrozh雪花石膏arالأَلْبَاسْتَر

2. Calcite variety C1 formal scientific

   A hard, compact form of calcite, often translucent and used for decorative objects.

   • The mineral collector found a rare piece of calcite alabaster.
   • Oriental alabaster is a type of calcite used in ancient architecture.
   • The vase was made from a hard, translucent alabaster.

   ruАлебастрesAlabastro (variedad de calcita)frAlbâtre (calcite)deAlabasterptAlabastrozh雪花石膏arألاباستر

3. Pale color B2 formal

   A very light, almost white color, resembling the stone.

   • Her skin was as pale as alabaster.
   • The walls were painted a soft alabaster white.
   • The moonlight gave the snow an alabaster glow.

   ruБледный цветesAlabastro (color)frAlbâtre (couleur)deBlasser FarbtonptCor pálidazh淡白色arلون أَبيَض شاحِب

   同义词: creamivorymilkpearlporcelainsnowwhite

4. Resembling the stone B2 formal

   Having the appearance or qualities of alabaster, such as smoothness or whiteness.

   • The sculpture had an alabaster finish, smooth and cool to the touch.
   • Her alabaster complexion was admired by all.
   • The building's columns had an alabaster-like sheen.

   ruПохожий на алебастрesAlabastrinofrQui ressemble à l'albâtredeWie AlabasterptSemelhante ao alabastrozh似雪花石膏的arشبيه بالمرمر

   同义词: chalkyivorymilkypalepearlyporcelainsnowywhite

• alabasters plural form
• alabasters' possessive plural form
• alabaster's possessive singular form