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Synonyms & Similar Words
gemstone
jewel
precious stone
rock
mineral
pebble
crystal
quartz
ruby
sapphire
emerald
topaz
amethyst
turquoise
opal
pearl
onyx
jasper
beryl
garnet
peridot
tourmaline
zircon
spinel
benitoite
tanzanite
jade
agate
carnelian
citrine
diamondlike
brilliancy
sparkle
glitter
shine
glimmer
luster
radiance
splendor
luxury
treasure
riches
wealth
valuables
jewels
ornaments
trinkets
finery
adornments
decorations
Meaning of Diamond
A diamond is a precious stone, typically colorless, transparent, and extremely hard, used in jewelry and other ornamental objects.
Definitions
- A precious stone, typically colorless, transparent, and extremely hard, used in jewelry and other ornamental objects.
- A playing card with a diamond suit.
- A rhombus or square with diagonals of equal length, used as a symbol or emblem.
- In baseball, the diamond-shaped area of the infield.
Etymology of Diamond
The word "diamond" comes from the Old French "diamant", from the Latin "adamas", meaning "unconquerable" or "invincible", which refers to the stone's extreme hardness.
The Latin term is derived from the Greek word "adamas", which was used to describe extremely hard substances.
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the precious stone.
Example Uses
- The queen's crown was adorned with a large, glittering diamond.
- He gave her a diamond necklace as a wedding gift.
- The baseball player ran around the diamond, trying to score a home run.
- The company's new product is a diamond in the rough, with great potential for growth.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
pebble
rock
stone
gravel
sand
dust
powder
fragment
shard
chip
flake
splinter
shard
sliver
fragment
remnant
residue
dross
rubbish
trash
junk
worthless
valueless
inexpensive
cheap
ordinary
common
mundane
dull
lackluster
uninspiring
unremarkable