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sapphire-like

sapphire-likeadjective

Describes something that resembles or has the qualities of a sapphire; main contemporary use.

Translations

de saphirSe dit surtout de la couleur, de l’éclat ou de l’aspect.

The pendant glowed with a deep, sapphire-like hue.

Le pendentif rayonnait d’une teinte profonde de saphir.

Definitions

Resembling or characteristic of sapphire, especially in color, brilliance, or hardness.

The pendant glowed with a deep, sapphire-like hue.

sapphire-likeadverb

Used (though infrequently) to modify verbs, indicating that an action is performed in a manner resembling a sapphire.

Translations

comme du saphirEmploi comparatif, souvent littéraire.

The ice crystals sparkled sapphire-like under the morning sun.

Les cristaux de glace scintillaient comme du saphir sous le soleil du matin.

Definitions

In a way that resembles a sapphire, particularly in appearance or brilliance.

The ice crystals sparkled sapphire-like under the morning sun.