jewellery
noun
Simple meaning
An adornment made of precious metals and set with gems.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdʒulɚi
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Definition
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noun
An adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.
The shop from which a jeweller trades or makes jewellery
oil industryinformal
Any tools, instruments, devices, etc., placed within a drill pipe.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: An adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
Used this way, jewellery is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly 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 jewellery
- “She received a beautiful piece of jewellery as a special gift.”noun
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Synonyms
Sense: adornment (as a bracelet or ring
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