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Synonyms & Similar Words
gemstone
quartz
diamond
ruby
emerald
sapphire
amethyst
topaz
turquoise
jade
pearl
onyx
garnet
peridot
tourmaline
aquamarine
beryl
coral
jasper
agate
carnelian
lapis
lazuli
malachite
opalescent
iridescent
shimmering
glittering
sparkling
shining
luminous
radiant
resplendent
dazzling
glitter
glimmer
shine
sparkle
glow
beam
radiance
luminosity
Meaning of Opal
A precious stone, typically iridescent and milky in appearance.
Definitions
- A mineral, hydrated silica, that is prized for its beauty and used as a gemstone.
- Having a play of colors, like an opal, typically iridescent and milky in appearance.
Etymology of Opal
The word "opal" comes from the Sanskrit word "upala," meaning "stone" or "gem," which was later adopted into Latin as "opalus" and then into various European languages.
Historically, opals have been valued for their unique, shimmering appearance and have been used in jewelry and decorative objects for thousands of years.
Example Uses
- The opal necklace sparkled in the light, its iridescent colors shifting and changing as the wearer moved.
- The Australian outback is famous for its opal mines, which produce some of the world's most beautiful and valuable opals.
- The opal ring was a family heirloom, passed down from generation to generation and cherished for its beauty and sentimental value.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dull
matte
lackluster
mundane
ordinary
unremarkable
uninspiring
uninteresting
bland
boring
dullness
monotony
tedium
uniformity
sameness
drabness
dreariness
gloominess
somberness
sadness
melancholy
sorrow
grief