Emerald

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmərəld/

Definitions of emerald

noun a bright green precious stone

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a beautiful emerald necklace to the party.

A2 The emerald in her ring sparkled in the sunlight.

B1 The emerald gemstone is known for its stunning green color.

B2 He inherited a valuable emerald brooch from his grandmother.

C1 The emerald mine in Colombia produces some of the finest gemstones in the world.

C2 The emerald embedded in the crown symbolizes the royal family's wealth and power.

adjective of a bright green color

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a beautiful emerald green dress to the party.

A2 The emerald forest was filled with all kinds of wildlife.

B1 The emerald eyes of the cat shimmered in the sunlight.

B2 The emerald necklace was a family heirloom passed down for generations.

C1 The emerald waters of the Caribbean were crystal clear and inviting.

C2 The emerald cityscape sparkled in the distance as the sun set behind it.

Examples of emerald in a Sentence

formal The emerald gemstone is known for its rich green color and high value.

informal I love that emerald necklace you're wearing, it really suits you.

slang That emerald ring is so lit, where did you get it?

figurative Her eyes sparkled like emeralds in the sunlight, full of life and warmth.

Grammatical Forms of emerald

past tense

emerald

plural

emeralds

comparative

more emerald

superlative

most emerald

present tense

emerald

future tense

will emerald

perfect tense

have emeralded

continuous tense

is emeralding

singular

emerald

positive degree

emerald

infinitive

to emerald

gerund

emeralding

participle

emeralded

Origin and Evolution of emerald

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Ancient Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'emerald' comes from the Ancient Greek word 'smaragdos', which was used to refer to various green gemstones.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'emerald' became specifically associated with the green variety of the beryl mineral, known for its vivid green color and beauty.