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diamond

Definition

  • noun: a very hard usually colorless stone that is a form of carbon and is used especially in jewelry
  • noun: native crystalline carbon that is the hardest known mineral, that is usually nearly colorless, that when transparent and free from flaws is highly valued as a precious stone, and that is used industrially especially as an abrasive
  • verb: to adorn with or as if with 'diamonds'
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: rhombus, lozenge

Examples

  • The couple celebrated their 'diamond (wedding) anniversary' a few months ago. = ('Brit') They celebrated their 'diamond wedding'.

  • The house is a 'diamond in the rough', and with some hard work it will be really beautiful.

  • Her husband gave her a 'diamond' [=a diamond ring] for her birthday.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Inspector? - Exactly. And your first case is the Gluant murder... ...and theft of the Pink Panther diamond. - I am honored. - Good. Jacques Clouseau, by the power vested in me... ...I hereby appoint you (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther
  • (..) watching his every step. And while he is getting nowhere... ...I will put together the finest team of investigators in France... ...and we will hunt down the killer, retrieve the Pink Panther diamond... ...and then the Medal of Honor will be mine. And who is this incompetent? Oh, I think I know (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther