Synonyms for opal
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity, of the chemical formula SiO₂·nH₂O.
Related words
- Word family
- opalescence opalescent opalesque opaline opalish
- Phrases
- fire opal opal glass opal aura pineapple opal opal pseudomorph
Forms
- Plural
- opals → stones…
Example sentences
- stone He alters the altar while chipping away the stone.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| opal | falling | |
| stone | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- stone1