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jewel

Definition

  • noun: a valuable stone (such as a ruby or diamond) that has been cut and polished
  • noun: an ornament of precious metal often set with stones or decorated with enamel and worn as an accessory of dress
  • verb: to adorn or equip with 'jewels'
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: gem, bejewel, engem

Examples

  • He owns several successful businesses but this company is the 'jewel in the crown'. [=this company is the most valuable/important/admired]

  • The guests were heavily 'jeweled'. [=the guests were wearing a lot of jewelry]

  • The building is regarded as one of the 'jewels' of modern architecture.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I know all about your secret source. And I know something you don't. I know who he is. He's Karla. 'One of you has been giving Polyakov the crown jewels.' - I did not know. - Are you still a wanted man, Toby? - Look, George, I didn't know. I... - You pick ed the wrong side. (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy