Jewelled: meaning, definitions and examples

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jewelled

 

[ ˈdʒuːldə ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

decorative, ornamental

The term 'jewelled' refers to something that is adorned with jewels or precious stones. It conveys a sense of luxury and is often used in the context of fashion, jewelry, or ornate designs.

Synonyms

adorned, decorated, encrusted, ornate

Examples of usage

  • She wore a jewelled necklace at the gala.
  • The crown was embellished with jewelled motifs.
  • His watch was jewelled with diamonds.
  • The jewelled box held the most treasured possessions.

Translations

Translations of the word "jewelled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jewelado

🇮🇳 गहनों वाला

🇩🇪 geschmückt

🇮🇩 berhias

🇺🇦 вишуканий

🇵🇱 ozdobiony

🇯🇵 宝石のある

🇫🇷 bijou

🇪🇸 joyado

🇹🇷 mücevherli

🇰🇷 보석이 박힌

🇸🇦 مُزَيَّن

🇨🇿 ozdobený

🇸🇰 ozdobený

🇨🇳 镶嵌宝石的

🇸🇮 okrašen

🇮🇸 skreyttur

🇰🇿 асыл тастармен безендірілген

🇬🇪 კ gemstone

🇦🇿 bəzəkli

🇲🇽 joyado

Word origin

The word 'jewelled' comes from the Middle English 'jouel', which means 'jewel', derived from the Old French 'juel', both meaning gemstone or ornament. This traces further back to the Latin 'jocale', meaning 'plaything' or 'toy', reflecting how precious stones were often used to signify wealth and status. As languages evolved, the term became associated specifically with items embellished with jewels. The 14th century marked a significant rise in the use of jewelled items among the aristocracy and royalty, which led to the contemporary meaning of the word. The concept of jewelry has been ingrained in multiple cultures throughout history, indicating not only beauty but also significance in social hierarchy and personal identity.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,814, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.