Antonyms for obsidian

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : uh b-sid-ee-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : əbˈsɪd i ən

Definition of obsidian

Origin : "dark, hard volcanic rock," 1650s, from Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) "(stone) of Obsius," name of a Roman alleged by Pliny to have found this rock in Ethiopia.

As in jet : adj black
As in black : adj dark, inky
As in onyx : adj black
As in pitch-black : adj black
As in pitchy : adj black
As in lava : noun volcano matter

Example sentences :

Agates, cornelians, obsidian, are also among the products of this nature.
Extract from : « Mexico » by Charles Reginald Enock

“Looks like black glass, sir,” said Ned, kicking a piece of obsidian.
Extract from : « Jack at Sea » by George Manville Fenn

I was to do the heating of the obsidian and Pitamakan was to do the flaking.
Extract from : « With the Indians in the Rockies » by James Willard Schultz

Their weapons were slings, spears, and arrows with points made of obsidian or bone.
Extract from : « Mexico » by Susan Hale

But many of them are of obsidian, some of which are beautifully clear.
Extract from : « A Journal from Japan » by Marie Carmichael Stopes

Her eyes, unveiled, black as obsidian, raised to meet Geo's.
Extract from : « The Jewels of Aptor » by Samuel R. Delany

Scarabs of obsidian and crystal date back to the 4th dynasty.
Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 » by Various

We found among the ruins a few crude potsherds and some bits of obsidian.
Extract from : « Inca Land » by Hiram Bingham

Obsidian Cliff is the next object of special interest which is witnessed.
Extract from : « My Native Land » by James Cox

The obsidian eyes of the mummy seemed to follow him as he went about his task.
Extract from : « The False Gods » by George Horace Lorimer

Synonyms for obsidian

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