A crystal chandelier was hanging over the table.
Source: tatoeba (63525)
Crystal
/ˈkɹɪstəl/
Synonyms for "crystal" (159 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Noun(14 words)
aludraaquamarineberylcamoshchrystalcrystal formcrystal latticecrystal piececrystal specimencrystal-likecrystallinecrystalline substancecrystallizationdamourite
amphetamineamphetamine sulfateavalanchebenzedrinebenzedrine pillblizzardcclearclear as crystalclear-cutcocainecokecraggycrystal clearcrystal-clearcrystalline
Adjective(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
crystalline solid
Strong matches (48)
dexamyldexamyl pilldexedrinedexedrine pilldextroamphetamine sulfatediaphanediaphanousdriven snowfilmyflakeflurryfootballgauzygemgem stonegossamergossamerygranular snowgravellygritty
Show 17 more words
heartigloojolly beanlapideouslight-perviouslimpidlithoidlithoidallucentlucidluminousmantle of snowmethamphetamine hydrochloridemethedrinemogulmonolithicnonopaque
Noun(10 words)
Adjective(1 words)
inorganic crystal
Related words (79)
Noun(14 words)
oritespellucidquartzquartz glassrhinestonessingle crystalsteubensublimatetopazestransparentunambiguousvitreous silicawatch crystalwatch glass
pebbledpebblypeekaboopellucidpep pillperspicuousporphyriticprecious stonepurple heartrevealingrock-ribbedrock-strewnrock-studdedrocklikerockysandysee-throughsemiprecious stonesheershingled
Show 45 more words
shinglysloshslushsnowsnow bannersnow bedsnow blanketsnow blastsnow fencesnow flurrysnow rollersnow slushsnow squallsnow wreathsnow-crystalsnowballsnowbanksnowbridgesnowcapsnowdriftsnowfallsnowfieldsnowflakesnowlandsnowmansnowscapesnowshedsnowslidesnowslipsnowstormspeedstimulantstonestonelikestonythintrachytictranslucenttransparencytransparenttransparent thingstranspicuousuncloudedupperwet snow
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: aludra, amphetamine, amphetamine sulfate, aquamarine, avalanche.
- Sentence evidence is available for crystal, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "crystal".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "crystal"
Keep "crystal" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "crystal" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "crystal", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "crystal" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesMore specific
13 entriescrystal decantercrystal gobletcrystal latticecrystal stemwarediamond crystalhalite crystalice crystalnatural crystalpellucidquartz crystalsynthetic crystalunambiguousunit cell
Collocations
8 entriescrystal clearcrystal fieldcrystal glasscrystal gobletcrystal habitcrystal latticecrystal structurelead crystal
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesTranslations
12 translations across 10 languages.
Arabic
1 entries- بِلَّوْرِيّ noun ((used attributively))
Dutch
1 entries- kristallen noun ((used attributively))
Esperanto
1 entries- kristalo noun ((used attributively))
French
2 entries- de cristal noun ((used attributively))
- en cristal noun ((used attributively))
Georgian
2 entries- ბროლის noun ((used attributively))
- კრისტალური noun ((used attributively))
Khmer
1 entries- ផលិក noun ((used attributively))
Latvian
1 entries- kristāla noun ((used attributively))
Norwegian Bokmål
1 entries- krystall- noun ((used attributively))
Norwegian Nynorsk
1 entries- krystall- noun ((used attributively))
Russian
1 entries- криста́льно noun ((used attributively))
Sample sentences
22 total sentences available.
He looked deeply into his crystal ball and predicted my future.
Source: tatoeba (482250)
The old gypsy moved her hand over the crystal ball and, peering inside, beheld my future.
Source: tatoeba (632111)
The hotel lobby boasts a beautiful, crystal chandelier from the 1920s.
Source: tatoeba (733768)
Showing 4 of 22 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "crystal"?
Closest matches include aludra, amphetamine, amphetamine sulfate, aquamarine, avalanche.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "crystal"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.