adjective
- of or resembling a hyacinth flower, especially in color; deep purplish-blue
- having the qualities or appearance of a hyacinth; fragrant and beautiful
Usage: literary
Usage: literary; poetic
Examples
- The poet described her hyacinthine locks flowing in the breeze.
- The evening sky took on a hyacinthine hue as the sun set.
- Ancient Greek literature often mentions hyacinthine hair as a mark of beauty.
- The garden was filled with hyacinthine blooms in early spring.
- Her dress was a lovely hyacinthine shade that matched the twilight.
- The artist captured the hyacinthine quality of the Mediterranean waters.