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- Dictionarygem/dʒɛm/
noun
- 1. a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved: "a pagoda embellished with precious gems" Similar
- 2. an outstanding person or thing: "this architectural gem of a palace" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. decorate with or as with gems: literary "tiny drops of sweat gemmed his forehead"
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GEM definition: 1. a jewel (= precious stone), especially when cut into a particular regular shape 2. someone or…. Learn more.
someone or something that is very good, pleasing, or useful: real gem He's a real gem - you'd be a fool to break up with him. hidden gem The coffee house is a hidden gem (= something that not a lot of people know about). SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
The meaning of GEM is jewel. How to use gem in a sentence. jewel; a precious or sometimes semiprecious stone cut and polished for ornament; something prized especially for great beauty or perfection…
A gem is a jewel or stone that is used in jewellery. ...a gold mask inset with emeralds and other gems. Synonyms: precious stone, jewel, stone, semiprecious stone More Synonyms of gem. 2. countable noun. If you describe something or someone as a gem, you mean that they are especially pleasing, good, or helpful.
a cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry. something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth: His painting was the gem of the collection. Synonyms: pearl, jewel, prize, treasure. a person held in great esteem or affection. muffin ( def 1 ).
1. A piece of a valuable mineral or minerallike substance that has been cut, polished, or otherwise prepared for use as an ornament. 2. a. Something that is valued for its beauty or perfection: a little gem of a book. b. A beloved or highly prized person. 3. A muffin, especially a very small one.
A gem is a precious or semi-precious stone, or a jewel. A silversmith might experiment with adding gems to her rings and necklaces. The sparkly gem in your grandmother's fancy ring might be a diamond, while your aunt appears to prefer the polished greenish-blue gems called turquoise.
Definition of gem noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Gem definition: A pearl or mineral that has been cut and polished for use as an ornament.
GEM definition: 1. a valuable stone, especially one that has been cut to be used in jewellery 2. someone or…. Learn more.
