Jewels: meaning, definitions and examples

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jewels

 

[ หˆdส’uหษ™lz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

precious stones

Jewels are valuable gemstones, such as diamonds, rubies, and emeralds, that are often used in jewelry to add beauty and luxury.

Synonyms

gems, gemstones, precious stones

Examples of usage

  • She wore a stunning necklace adorned with jewels.
  • The queen's crown was decorated with precious jewels.
  • The thief stole a bag full of valuable jewels from the museum.
  • The engagement ring was set with a sparkling jewel.
  • The tiara was encrusted with rare jewels.
Context #2 | Noun

valuable possessions

Jewels can also refer to valuable objects or possessions that are highly prized and cherished.

Synonyms

prized possessions, treasures, valuables

Examples of usage

  • Family heirlooms are often considered jewels of sentimental value.
  • Her collection of rare books was regarded as literary jewels.
  • The antique watch was one of his most treasured jewels.
  • The historical artifacts in the museum were regarded as national jewels.
  • His vintage car collection was his pride and joy, his jewels.

Translations

Translations of the word "jewels" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jรณias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคนเคจเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Juwelen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perhiasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพัˆั‚ะพะฒะฝะพัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klejnoty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ็Ÿณ (ใปใ†ใ›ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bijoux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ joyas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผcevher

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด์„ (๋ณด์„๋ฅ˜)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌูˆู‡ุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกperky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกperky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ๅฎ (zhลซbวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dragulji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skartgripir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะตั€ะณะตั€ะปั–ะบ ะฑาฑะนั‹ะผะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zinyษ™t ษ™ลŸyalarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ joyas

Etymology

The word 'jewels' originated from Middle English 'juel', from Old French 'jouel', which comes from Latin 'jocale' meaning 'plaything'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to precious stones or valuable possessions that are treasured for their beauty or significance.

See also: jewel, jewellery, jewelry.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,926 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.