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Definition of alabaster - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
artsmooth, white, and translucent material used in sculpture
- Artists often choose alabaster for its softness and light-transmitting qualities.
2.
geologyRare hard translucent calcite used decorativelyRare
- The vase was made of alabaster.
3.
colorRare very light white colorRare
- The walls were painted in alabaster.
Adjective
1.
materialmade from a smooth pale gypsum stone
- The statue was alabaster and beautifully carved.
2.
appearancevery white and smooth like polished stone
- Her alabaster skin glowed in the moonlight.
Images of alabaster
smooth, white, and translucent material used in sculpture 
hard translucent calcite used decoratively
Origin of alabaster
Greek, alabastros (vase)
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appearance
smooth and white like alabaster
resemblance
having qualities similar to alabaster
Examples of alabaster in a sentence
She carved the statue from alabaster. The sculpture was carved from alabaster. Alabaster is often used for intricate carvings. Her dress was a stunning shade of alabaster. The alabaster vase gleamed in the sunlight. Her alabaster skin was admired by all.
The alabaster walls reflected the sunlight beautifully. His alabaster complexion was admired by everyone.
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- French:albâtre, en albâtre, ...
- German:Alabaster, aus Alabaster, ...
- Italian:alabastro, di alabastro, ...
- Spanish:alabastro, de alabastro, ...
- Portuguese:alabastro, de alabastro, ...
- Chinese:雪花石膏, 雪花石膏的, ...
- Japanese:彫刻材料, 石膏製の, ...
- Arabic:مَرْمَر, مَرْمَرِي, ...
- Hebrew:אַלְבַּסְטֶר, אַלְבַּסְטְרִי, ...
- Russian:алебастр, алебастровый, ...
- Ukrainian:алебастр, з алебастру, ...
- Hindi:अलबास्टर, संगमरमर जैसा, ...
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