Synonyms for

Cobalt

Verb / ˈkəʊˌbɔ:lt / Another word for cobalt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a hard, silvery-white metal used to make strong magnets and to color glass and ceramics

Synonyms & similar words

atomicnumber co chrome platinum silver steel nickel iron zinc lead tin copper brass bronze pewter aluminum gold mercury metallic metalloid uranium

Synonyms by register

Formal

cobalt blue deep blue intense blue

Informal

navy royal blue electric blue

Literary

azure cerulean

Common collocations

  • cobalt blue pigment
  • cobalt blue glass
  • cobalt blue dye
  • cobalt blue paint
  • cobalt blue gemstone
  • cobalt blue mineral
  • cobalt blue hue

Word family

noun cobalt
adjective cobalt

Usage note

Cobalt most commonly refers to the metallic element or its characteristic deep blue color. It is often used as an adjective to describe this specific shade of blue.

Example sentences

  1. The artist added cobalt to the glass to make it blue.
  2. Cobalt is used in the batteries of electric cars.
  3. This rock contains a small amount of cobalt.
  4. Cobalt is also an important nutrient for some animals.
  5. The miners were looking for cobalt in the ground.

Quotes

  • "I wear cobalt blue quite a lot. I have a passion for cobalt blue." - Carly Rae Jepsen
  • "I like a nice, deep cobalt blue." - Sarah Paulson
  • "I love the color cobalt blue. It's so vivid. It's like a punch in the face." - Emma Stone

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