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Meaning of platinum
The primary meaning of the word "platinum" refers to a precious grey-white metal.
Etymology of platinum
The word "platinum" originates from the Spanish word "platina", meaning little silver, due to its resemblance to silver.
The metal was first encountered by the Spanish in South America in the 16th century and was initially considered a nuisance, as it interfered with the extraction of gold.
The name "platinum" was later adopted into various languages, including English, and has been used to describe the metal since the 18th century.
Synonyms
silver
gold
metal
precious
valuable
costly
expensive
luxurious
high-end
upscale
opulent
extravagant
sumptuous
wealthy
affluent
rich
rare
unique
exclusive
elite
superior
first-class
high-quality
refined
elegant
sophisticated
Elysian
paradisiac
heavenly
divine
supreme
paramount
preeminent
leading
foremost
choice
select
prime
principal
main
chief
cardinal
capital
dominant
regal
imperial
majestic
grand
glorious
resplendent
dazzling
lustrous
shiny
bright
radiant
sparkling
glittering
beaming
glowing
coruscating
Definitions
- A chemical element with the symbol Pt and atomic number 78, a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive grey-white transition metal.
- * A pale grey-white colour, like that of the metal.
- * Informal: something of very high quality or value.
Usage Examples
- The jewellery was made of platinum and studded with diamonds.
- * The car's platinum exhaust system was designed to reduce emissions.
- * The platinum credit card offered numerous exclusive benefits to its holders.
Antonyms
base
common
ordinary
mediocre
inferior
low-grade
cheap
worthless
valueless
insignificant
unimportant
minor
secondary
subordinate
poor
shabby
tawdry
paltry
measly
wretched
miserable
dismal
dreary
dull
lackluster
uninspiring
unimpressive
mundane
humdrum
banal
trite
hackneyed
leaden
pedestrian
plebeian
proletarian
bourgeois