Lapidary
adjective
Related to the cutting, polishing, or engraving of gems or stones.
Historically, lapidary arts have attracted royalty and elites.
Often appears as...
- lapidary arts
- lapidary skills
noun
A person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems or stones.
The lapidary artist spent hours carefully shaping the uncut diamond into a brilliant gemstone.
Often appears as...
- lapidary artist
- experienced lapidary
adjective
Very exact and perfect, like that of polished gemstones.
Her lapidary expressions are always incredibly precise and beautiful in their unique way.
Often appears as...
- lapidary expressions
- lapidary precision
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Related to the cutting, polishing, or engraving of gems or stones.
Historically, lapidary arts have attracted royalty and elites.
Often appears as...
- lapidary arts
- lapidary skills
noun
A person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems or stones.
The lapidary artist spent hours carefully shaping the uncut diamond into a brilliant gemstone.
Often appears as...
- lapidary artist
- experienced lapidary
adjective
Very exact and perfect, like that of polished gemstones.
Her lapidary expressions are always incredibly precise and beautiful in their unique way.
Often appears as...
- lapidary expressions
- lapidary precision
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Artisanal Quality
Emphasizes mastery in jewelry or stone crafts, suggesting high-quality, detailed work.
The ring's lapidary detailing made it a true masterpiece.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Diamonds
Can refer to work with a variety of precious stones, not just diamonds.
He took up lapidary to shape his collection of turquoise stones.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Craft
Often associated with specific cultural or historical artistry and traditions.
The museum displayed lapidary works from ancient Egypt.
Pro Tip 1/3Artisanal Quality
Emphasizes mastery in jewelry or stone crafts, suggesting high-quality, detailed work.
The ring's lapidary detailing made it a true masterpiece.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Diamonds
Can refer to work with a variety of precious stones, not just diamonds.
He took up lapidary to shape his collection of turquoise stones.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Craft
Often associated with specific cultural or historical artistry and traditions.
The museum displayed lapidary works from ancient Egypt.
Pro Tip 1/3Artisanal Quality
Emphasizes mastery in jewelry or stone crafts, suggesting high-quality, detailed work.
The ring's lapidary detailing made it a true masterpiece.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Diamonds
Can refer to work with a variety of precious stones, not just diamonds.
He took up lapidary to shape his collection of turquoise stones.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Craft
Often associated with specific cultural or historical artistry and traditions.
The museum displayed lapidary works from ancient Egypt.
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Quote examples
Monty Don
English Celebrity
My favourite thorn belongs to the rose with a name like a mouthful of broken teeth, Rosa sericea pteracantha. It is grown almost entirely for its astonishing ruby-red shark's fin thorns that are at their lapidary best in early summer, especially when backlit by a low setting sun.
Quote examples
Victor Hugo
French Author
Nature has made a pebble and a female. The lapidary makes the diamond, and the lover makes the woman.
Quote examples
Monty Don
English Celebrity
My favourite thorn belongs to the rose with a name like a mouthful of broken teeth, Rosa sericea pteracantha. It is grown almost entirely for its astonishing ruby-red shark's fin thorns that are at their lapidary best in early summer, especially when backlit by a low setting sun.
Quote examples
Victor Hugo
French Author
Nature has made a pebble and a female. The lapidary makes the diamond, and the lover makes the woman.
Example 1 of 2
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