Pronunciation: /əbˈsɪdiən/

Definitions of obsidian

noun a hard, dark, glass-like volcanic rock formed by the rapid solidification of lava without crystallization

Example Sentences

A1 Obsidian is a type of volcanic glass.

A2 The ancient Mayans used obsidian to make sharp tools and weapons.

B1 Archaeologists found obsidian artifacts at the site of an ancient civilization.

B2 Obsidian is formed when lava cools quickly above ground.

C1 Artisans create beautiful jewelry using polished obsidian stones.

C2 The black obsidian rock shimmered in the sunlight, revealing its glass-like properties.

adjective relating to or resembling obsidian

Example Sentences

A1 The obsidian rock was shiny and smooth.

A2 She wore a necklace made of obsidian beads.

B1 The obsidian knife was sharp and perfect for cutting.

B2 The artist created a stunning sculpture out of obsidian.

C1 The obsidian jewelry was highly sought after by collectors.

C2 The obsidian mirror reflected her image with clarity and precision.

Examples of obsidian in a Sentence

formal The archaeologists found a collection of obsidian tools at the ancient site.

informal I love the shiny black look of obsidian jewelry.

slang That obsidian dagger is so cool!

figurative His heart felt as cold and sharp as a piece of obsidian.

Grammatical Forms of obsidian

past tense

obsidiated

plural

obsidians

comparative

more obsidian

superlative

most obsidian

present tense

obsidians

future tense

will obsidian

perfect tense

have obsidianed

continuous tense

is obsidianing

singular

obsidian

positive degree

obsidian

infinitive

to obsidian

gerund

obsidianing

participle

obsidianed

Origin and Evolution of obsidian

First Known Use: 0077 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'obsidian' originates from the Latin word 'obsidianus', which is derived from the Roman Obsius, who supposedly discovered the stone in Ethiopia.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a type of volcanic glass, obsidian has retained its meaning over the centuries and is still used in the same context today.