sapphire

/sˈæfaɪɚ/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. of something having the color of a blue sapphire
   “sapphire eyes”

noun

1. a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
2. a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
3. a light shade of blue

Synonyms for sapphire

• chromatic
• azure
• cerulean
• lazuline
• sky-blue