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Jewel: meaning, definitions and examples

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jewel

 

[ หˆdส’uหษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

precious stone

A jewel is a precious stone that is used to decorate valuable objects such as rings, necklaces, and crowns. Jewels are often highly sought after for their beauty and rarity.

Synonyms

gem, gemstone, precious stone

Examples of usage

  • The queen wore a stunning jewel-encrusted tiara to the royal ball.
  • She inherited a collection of valuable jewels from her grandmother.
  • The museum displays a variety of ancient jewels from different civilizations.
Context #2 | Noun

valuable or admired person

A jewel can also refer to a person who is highly valued or admired for their qualities or achievements. This term is often used metaphorically to describe someone as precious or exceptional.

Synonyms

gem, prize, treasure

Examples of usage

  • She is a jewel in our team, always going above and beyond to help others.
  • The coach described the young athlete as a jewel for the future of the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "jewel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น joia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Juwel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ permata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพัˆั‚ะพะฒะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klejnot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ็Ÿณ (ใปใ†ใ›ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bijou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ joya

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผcevher

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด์„ (๋ณด์„)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูˆู‡ุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klenot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klenot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ๅฎ (zhลซbวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dragulj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gimsteinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‹ะป ั‚ะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒคแƒแƒกแƒ˜ แƒฅแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™rgษ™rlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ joya

Etymology

The word 'jewel' originated from the Old French word 'jouel', which means 'plaything' or 'jewel'. It was later influenced by the Latin word 'jocale', meaning 'plaything' or 'ornament'. The concept of jewels has been significant throughout history, symbolizing wealth, status, and beauty. Precious stones like diamonds, rubies, and emeralds have been treasured for centuries for their rarity and brilliance, often being used in royal crowns, jewelry, and ceremonial objects.

See also: jewellery, jewelry, jewels.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,920, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.