Jewelled: meaning, definitions and examples
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jewelled
[ ˈdʒuːldə ]
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.