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crystal Synonyms

Another word for crystal

Choosing another word for crystal depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Strikingly clear, transparent, or unclouded.

Usage Example

"The hikers rested by a mountain lake famous for its crystal-clear waters."

Strongest
crystal-clear
crystalline
clear
limpid
pellucid
transparent
Strong
lucid
glassy
translucent

• noun (Context 2)

A highly transparent glass of high quality and brilliance, often containing lead, used for making decorative objects and fine drinkware.

Usage Example

"They toasted to the new year using vintage lead glass passed down through the family."

Strongest
lead glass
cut glass
Strong
glassware
stemware

• noun (Context 3)

A piece of crystalline substance used in electronic devices to stabilize frequencies, or the clear transparent cover over a watch face.

Usage Example

"The watch repairman carefully replaced the cracked watch glass on the antique timepiece."

Strongest
watch glass

Opposites of crystal

The opposite of crystal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

opaque
murky
cloudy
turbid
muddy
See all opposites of crystal

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crystal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crystal
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