lapidary

🇬🇧 UK/'læpidәri/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A person who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones.

宝石工匠,宝石鉴定家

adj.

Relating to the cutting or engraving of gems; (of writing) precise and elegantly concise.

宝石雕刻的;(文字)简洁精炼的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
lapidaryother
=lapidary

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The lapidary artisan cut precious stones with remarkable skill and precision.

  • 2.

    His lapidary style of writing conveys profound ideas using very few words.

  • 3.

    The museum displayed a collection of lapidary works from ancient Roman civilization.

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