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gem
[ jem ]
noun
- 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: , , ,
- a person held in great esteem or affection.
- British Printing. a 4-point type of a size between brilliant and diamond.
verb (used with object)
- to adorn with or as with gems; begem.
adjective
- Jewelry. noting perfection or very high quality:
gem color; a gem ruby.
gem
/ ɛ /
noun
- a precious or semiprecious stone used in jewellery as a decoration; jewel
- a person or thing held to be a perfect example; treasure
- a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 4 point
- a type of small sweet cake
verb
- tr to set or ornament with gems
Derived Forms
- ˈ, adjective
- ˈˌ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- l adjective
- l adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of gem1
Word History and Origins
Origin of gem1
Example Sentences
“It’s really a stunningly impressive and accomplished place. It is a gem. It is the gem.”
Before the conflict, the National Museum was a gem.
She also excavated a few gems, including a star sapphire ring that belonged to her late father and an inexpensive metal lotus bowl that I had loved, deformed but still somehow itself.
Some eyebrows were raised when PSG paid such a large fee for Doue in the summer, but Rennes are as good at driving a hard bargain as they are producing young gems.
It’s wry and authentic, a sweet but slight gem that properly reflects life’s ever-changing nature and how we find contentment amid that chaos.
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