ruby
adjective
1. of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
Similar word(s): chromatic, carmine, cerise, cherry, crimson, red, reddish, ruddy, scarlet
noun
1. a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
Definition categories: possession, gem, jewel
2. a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers
Definition categories: substance, corundum
3. a deep and vivid red color
Similar word(s): crimson
Definition categories: attribute, red, redness
Sentences with ruby as a noun:
- ruby colour:
verb
1. (transitive, poetic) To make red; to redden.