jewel

noun
UK: /ˈdʒuːəl/
US: /ˈdʒuːəl/

  1. A valuable stone that has been cut and polished and is used in jewelry.

    1. She has a beautiful jewel.
    2. The museum has a collection of crown jewels, including diamonds and rubies.

  2. An object that is highly valued or admired because it is extremely attractive or of very high quality.

    1. This car is a real jewel.
    2. The old church is a jewel of medieval architecture and attracts tourists.

  3. A person who is very helpful, kind, and good.

    1. My assistant is a jewel, always organized.
    2. She's an absolute jewel; she always helps me with my computer problems.

Synonyms

gem stone treasure masterpiece
jewel transitive-verb

  1. To decorate something with jewels.

    1. She wants to jewel her dress.
    2. The queen's crown was jeweled with many precious stones, shimmering brightly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jewel" in English means: A valuable stone that has been cut and polished and is used in jewelry., An object that is highly valued or admired because it is extremely attractive or of very high quality., A person who is very helpful, kind, and good..

The phonetic transcription of "jewel" is /ˈdʒuːəl/ in British English and /ˈdʒuːəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jewel": gem, stone, treasure, masterpiece.

Example usage of "jewel": "She has a beautiful jewel.". More examples on the page.