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Antonyms for ruby

Grammar : Adj, noun, verb
Spell : roo-bee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈru bi

Definition of ruby

Origin :
  • "clear rich-red variety of corundum," c.1300, from Old French rubi (12c.), from Medieval Latin rubinus lapis "red stone" (cf. Italian rubino), from Latin rubeus "red," related to ruber (see red). As a color name from 1570s. As an adjective from late 15c. Modern French rubis is not explained; Klein suggests a plural mistaken for singular.
  • As in ruddy : adj pinkish, blushing
  • As in red : noun color of blood; shade resembling such a color
  • As in redden : verb blush, make rosy
Example sentences :
  • There was a pen the nibs of which were of ruby, set in gold, made by Doughty.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Invention of Steel Pens » by Henry Bore
  • I ain't hired him to loaf 'round all day with Ruby and to sulk when she's gone.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • I did all I could to make Ruby's visit a happy one—don't you know I did?
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • I cottoned to ye fust time I see ye, and so did Ruby, and we still do.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • I ain't got nobody but you, Ruby—don't go 'way from me, child—stay with me.'
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • His ruby eyes, to his associate, looked pained, as well they might.
  • Extract from : « Join Our Gang? » by Sterling E. Lanier
  • Then at last—but we must leave that to Ruby M. Ayres to tell you as only she can.
  • Extract from : « Polly of Lady Gay Cottage » by Emma C. Dowd
  • The result of this arrangement was that the ruby ring changed owners.
  • Extract from : « The Vagrant Duke » by George Gibbs
  • Her sister Ruby was more striking, much in the florid style of her brother.
  • Extract from : « The Man Who Wins » by Robert Herrick
  • Her mother was so lonely, now that Ruby was living in New York.
  • Extract from : « The Man Who Wins » by Robert Herrick

Synonyms for ruby

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