English Dictionary

first water

名詞

不可算名詞 広義

The highest quality of gemstones, especially of diamonds and pearls. / (by extension) The highest rank or quality or the greatest degree.

日本語の意味

最高級の宝石、特にダイヤモンドや真珠の極上品 / 最高ランクまたは卓越した品質、極上の程度

The necklace was considered first water, fetching an astonishing price at the auction.

そのネックレスは最高級の宝石として評価され、オークションで驚くべき価格で落札された。

意味（1）

The highest quality of gemstones, especially of diamonds and pearls.

To be the first water a diamond must be absolutely colorless, very lustrous, and perfectly free from flaws.

意味（2）

(by extension) The highest rank or quality or the greatest degree.

He's a liar, swindler, and hypocrite—a scoundrel of the first water.