Antonyms for tiffany

Grammar : Adj

Spell : tif-uh-nee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɪf ə ni

Definition of tiffany

Origin : "type of thin, transparent fabric," c.1600; earlier a common name for the festival of the Epiphany (early 14c.; in Anglo-French from late 13c.), from Old French Tifinie, Tiphanie (c.1200), from Late Latin Theophania "Theophany," another name for the Epiphany, from Greek theophania "the manifestation of a god."
Also popular in Old French and Middle English as a name given to girls born on Epiphany Day. The fabric sense is found only in English and is of obscure origin and uncertain relation to the other meanings, unless as a fanciful allusion to "manifestation:"
The invention of that fine silke, Tiffanie, Sarcenet, and Cypres, which instead of apparell to cover and hide, shew women naked through them. [Holland's "Pliny," 1601]
The fashionable N.Y. jewelry firm Tiffany & Co. (1895) is named for its founder, goldsmith Charles L. Tiffany (1812-1902) and his son, Louis C. Tiffany (1848-1933), who was the Art Nouveau decorator noted for his glassware. The surname is attested in English from 1206.

As in sheer : adj see-through, thin
As in transparent : adj see-through
As in see-through : adj transparent
As in filmy : adj finespun, fragile
As in gauzy : adj see-through, gossamer in texture
As in gossamer : adj gauzy, thin

Example sentences :

Mr. Tiffany and my father could play chess all day long, and most of the night.
Extract from : « Up the River » by Oliver Optic

Owen did not appear to know Mr. Tiffany, or to know of him when his name was mentioned.
Extract from : « Down South » by Oliver Optic

"Then I will walk with you to your boat," continued Mr. Tiffany.
Extract from : « Down South » by Oliver Optic

Mr. Tiffany seemed to be very earnest in what he said; but I was disappointed because he did not say more.
Extract from : « Down South » by Oliver Optic

"But the snakes are more afraid of you than you are of them, Miss Tiffany," replied Cornwood.
Extract from : « Down South » by Oliver Optic

Brilliana was speaking to Tiffany even as she entered the gallery.
Extract from : « The Lady of Loyalty House » by Justin Huntly McCarthy

Mrs. Satchell shook her head at Brilliana and her fist at Tiffany.
Extract from : « The Lady of Loyalty House » by Justin Huntly McCarthy

That is, he suggested it—gave me the money—and I had them made at Tiffany's.
Extract from : « Blue Bonnet in Boston » by Caroline E. Jacobs

A gentle knock, and we open to find the doorway suffused by Tiffany.
Extract from : « Peking Dust » by Ellen N. La Motte

"Yes, it is a Tiffany setting," she observed, seeing my eyes drawn to it.
Extract from : « Seen and Unseen » by E. Katharine Bates

Synonyms for tiffany

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