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- DictionaryGem/jem/
noun
- 1. a precious or semiprecious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved.
verb
- 1. decorate with or as with gems: literary "tiny drops of sweat gemmed his forehead"
a cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry. something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth: His painting was the gem of the collection. Synonyms: pearl, jewel, prize, treasure. a person held in great esteem or affection.
1. A piece of a valuable mineral or minerallike substance that has been cut, polished, or otherwise prepared for use as an ornament. 2. a. Something that is valued for its beauty or perfection: a little gem of a book. b. A beloved or highly prized person. 3. A muffin, especially a very small one.
Definitions of gem. noun. a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry. “he had the gem set in a ring for his wife”. synonyms: gemstone, stone. see more. noun. a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry. synonyms: jewel, precious stone.
Apr 26, 2024 · noun. 1. a cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry. 2. something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth. His painting was the gem of the collection. 3. a person held in great esteem or affection. 4. muffin (sense 1)
a person, place or thing that is especially good. This picture is the gem (= the best) of the collection. a gem of a place. She's a real gem! compare jewel. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. See gem in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: gem.
a valuable stone, especially one that has been cut to be used in jewellery. gem noun [C] (SPECIAL PERSON/THING) someone or something that you like very much and think is very special: She's an absolute gem. (Definition of gem from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of gem. in Chinese (Traditional)
Mar 9, 2024 · A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine . ( figuratively) Any precious or highly valued thing or person. She's an absolute gem. Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, such as a small picture, a verse of poetry, or ...
