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lapis

/ˈlæpɪs/

lapisnoun

lapises

/ˈlæpɪs/

Translations

лазурит

The artist used lapis to create a vibrant blue color in the painting.

Художник использовал лазурит, чтобы создать яркий синий цвет в картине.

Additional translations

камень

Definitions

A deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone, prized since antiquity for its intense color.

The artist used lapis to create a vibrant blue pigment for the painting.

A bright blue pigment made from ground lapis lazuli.

The medieval manuscript was adorned with lapis, giving it a rich and vivid appearance.

A deep, bright shade of blue resembling the colour of lapis lazuli.

The designer chose lapis for the feature wall in the living room.

Synonyms

lazurite

lapis lazuli

semi-precious stone

precious stone

lapisadjective

more lapis

Comp.

most lapis

Super.

/ˈlæp.ɪs/

Used attributively to describe objects made of lapis lazuli or having its characteristic blue colour

Definitions

Made of lapis lazuli.

She wore a stunning lapis necklace to the gala.

Of a deep blue colour reminiscent of lapis lazuli.

The evening sky turned a rich, lapis hue.

Synonyms

indigo

royal blue

deep blue

midnight blue