lapidary
/ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/
noun
- A person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones.
- The lapidary examined the rough diamond under a magnifying glass.
- My grandfather was a skilled lapidary who worked with sapphires and rubies.
- The local lapidary offered workshops on gemstone identification.
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adjective
- Relating to the cutting, polishing, or engraving of precious stones.
- She took a lapidary class to learn how to cut and polish gemstones.
- The museum displayed a collection of lapidary tools from ancient Egypt.
- His lapidary skills turned rough crystals into beautiful jewelry.
- Having the elegance, precision, or clarity associated with engraved stone inscriptions; concise and refined.
- The author's lapidary prose made every sentence feel perfectly crafted.
- The epitaph on the tombstone was a lapidary tribute to a long life.
- Her speech was lapidary, with each word chosen for maximum impact.
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