Definition of Jewel

1. Verb. Adorn or decorate with precious stones. "Jeweled dresses"

Exact synonyms: Bejewel
Generic synonyms: Adorn, Beautify, Decorate, Embellish, Grace, Ornament
Derivative terms: Jeweler, Jeweler, Jeweller, Jeweller, Jewellery, Jewelry

2. Noun. A precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry.
Exact synonyms: Gem, Precious Stone
Specialized synonyms: Crown Jewel, Solitaire, Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Sapphire
Generic synonyms: Jewellery, Jewelry
Derivative terms: Jeweler, Jeweler, Jeweller, Jeweller

3. Noun. A person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry.
Exact synonyms: Gem
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul

Definition of Jewel

1. n. An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.

2. v. t. To dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress, a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels.

Definition of Jewel

1. Proper noun. (given name female from=English) from the noun jewel, used since the end of the 19th century. ¹

2. Proper noun. (given name male from=English), a variant of Jewell, or from "jewel" like the female name. ¹

3. Noun. A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone. ¹

4. Noun. A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery. ¹

5. Noun. (figuratively) Anything considered precious or valuable. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Jewel

1. to adorn or equip with jewels (precious stones) [v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jewel

jetways
jeu
jeu d'esprit
jeu de paume
jeune
jeune fille
jeunesse dorée
jeux
jew
jew's-ear
jew's-harp
jew's harp
jew-fish
jewbush
jewed
jewel (current term)
jewel-neck
jewel-weed
jewel-weeds
jewel bearing
jewel case
jewel cases
jewel casket
jewel orchid
jeweled
jeweler
jeweler's loupe
jewelers
jewelery

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