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jewel

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A valuable object used for personal ornamentation.

Pronunciation

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joouhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdʒuəl

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

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

  2. A precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

  3. A person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry

  4. A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.

  5. figuratively

    Anything precious or valuable.

verb

  1. To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.

Used this way, jewel is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use jewel

  • “She wore a beautiful jewel necklace for the special occasion.”

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