Meaning & use
lapidary
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A person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gemstones.
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The lapidary spent weeks shaping the raw stone into a faceted gem.
The lapidary displayed rows of polished agates at the craft fair.
A note on using this word
As an adjective, "lapidary" also describes writing that is precise and elegantly concise, evoking the idea of words carefully carved like an inscription.
Words with a similar meaning
gem cutter
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Marked by conciseness, precision, and polish, especially in writing or speech.
Critics praised the novel's lapidary prose, with not a single wasted word.
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