jewel
[noun]
Synonyms:
- gemstone, ornament, rock (slang), sparkler (informal)
- rarity, collector's item, find, gem, humdinger (slang), pearl, treasure, wonder

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English Thesaurus: jewel, precious stone, gem, semi-precious stone, solitaire, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

jew‧el /ˈdʒuːəl/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: juel, from jeu 'game, play']

1. a valuable stone, such as a diamond Synonym : gem

2. jewels [plural] jewellery or other objects made with valuable stones and used for decoration:
She loved dressing up and wearing priceless jewels.

3. a very small stone used in the machinery of a watch

4. something or someone that is very valuable, attractive, or important:
He introduced her to Budapest, a jewel of a city.

5. the jewel in the crown the best or most valuable part of something:
Puddings are the jewel in the crown of British cookery. ⇒ crown jewel

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

jewel
noun
ADJ. precious, priceless | bright, brilliant, sparkling
VERB + JEWEL wear
JEWEL + VERB sparkle
JEWEL + NOUN thief | box, case

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

jewel a valuable stone, such as a diamond:
He had a large fortune in gold and jewels.
the crown jewels (=the crown and other valuable objects worn by the king or queen on important royal occasions)
a jewel thief
precious stone a rare and valuable jewel such as a diamond or an emerald:
The handle of the sword was decorated with precious stones.
gem (also gemstone) a jewel that has been cut into a special shape:
The cross had large red gems set into it.
Her eyes were shining like gemstones.
semi-precious stone a valuable stone, but one that is not as rare or valuable as a diamond, ruby, emerald etc:
Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious stone that was often used by the ancient Egyptians.
solitaire technical a single jewel, especially a large diamond:
a gold ring with a diamond solitaire

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