A jewel is a precious stone used to decorate valuable things that you wear, such as rings or necklaces.
...a golden box containing precious jewels.
Synonyms: gemstone, gem, precious stone, brilliant More Synonyms of jewel
2. See also crown jewel
3. countable noun
If you describe something or someone as a jewel, you mean that they are better, more beautiful, or more special than other similar things or than other people.
Walk down Castle Street and admire our little jewel of a cathedral. [+ of]
Alan, you're a jewel.
4.
See jewel in sb's crown
More Synonyms of jewel
jewel in British English
(ˈdʒuːəl)
noun
1.
a precious or semiprecious stone; gem
2.
a person or thing resembling a jewel in preciousness, brilliance, etc
3.
a gemstone, often synthetically produced, used as a bearing in a watch
4.
a piece of jewellery
5.
an ornamental glass boss, sometimes faceted, used in stained glasswork
6. jewel in the crown
verbWord forms: -els, -elling, -elledWord forms: US-els, -eling or -eled
7. (transitive)
to fit or decorate with a jewel or jewels
Derived forms
jewelled (ˈjewelled) or US jeweled (ˈjeweled)
adjective
jewel-like (ˈjewel-ˌlike)
adjective
Word origin
C13: from Old French jouel, perhaps from jeu game, from Latin jocus
jewel in American English
(ˈdʒuəl)
noun
1.
a valuable ring, pin, necklace, etc., esp. one set with a gem or gems
2.
a precious stone; gem
3.
any person or thing that is very precious or valuable
4.
a small gem or hard, gemlike bit, used as one of the bearings in a watch
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈjeweled or ˈjewelled, ˈjeweling or ˈjewelling
5.
to decorate or set with jewels
Word origin
ME < OFr joel < jeu, a game, trifle < L jocus, a trifle, joke
More idioms containing
jewel
the jewel in someone's crown
Examples of 'jewel' in a sentence
jewel
The virus was a splendid, symmetrical, terrible thing, a tiny jewel of protein encasing dark coils of DNA.
Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD (2003)
A white blouse with gathered cuffs and lace at the throat where a red jewel lies.
Sara MacDonald SEA MUSIC (2003)
But John has no interest in crusades or foreign campaigns, is likely to make England the central jewel in his crown.
Penman, Sharon HERE BE DRAGONS (2003)
She'd thrust the letters under her jewel box, then had to rush to get gowned, to show the maid how to dress her hair.
Stephanie Laurens THE PROMISE IN A KISS (2003)
In other languages
jewel
British English: jewel /ˈdʒuːəl/ NOUN
precious stone A jewel is a valuable stone, like a diamond.
American English: jewel
Arabic: جَوْهَرَةٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: pedra preciosa
Chinese: 宝石
Croatian: dragulj
Czech: drahokam
Danish: juvel
Dutch: juweel
European Spanish: joya
Finnish: jalokivi
French: bijou
German: Edelstein
Greek: πολύτιμος λίθος
Italian: gioiello
Japanese: 宝石
Korean: 보석
Norwegian: juvel
Polish: klejnot
European Portuguese: pedra preciosa
Romanian: giuvaer
Russian: драгоценный камень
Latin American Spanish: joya
Swedish: juvel
Thai: เพชรพลอย
Turkish: mücevher
Ukrainian: коштовний камінь
Vietnamese: đá quý
British English: jewel /ˈdʒuːəl/ NOUN
item of jewelleryJewels are things made with valuable stones, that you wear to decorate your body.
She put the jewels in the box and turned the key.
American English: jewel
Arabic: جَوْهَرَة
Brazilian Portuguese: joias
Chinese: 珠宝
Croatian: dragulj
Czech: šperk
Danish: smykke
Dutch: sieraad
European Spanish: joya
Finnish: jalokivi
French: bijou
German: Juwel
Greek: κόσμημα
Italian: gioiello
Japanese: 宝石
Korean: 보석
Norwegian: juvel
Polish: biżuteria
European Portuguese: joia
Romanian: bijuterie
Russian: драгоценность
Latin American Spanish: joya
Swedish: smycken
Thai: เพชรพลอย
Turkish: mücevher
Ukrainian: коштовність
Vietnamese: trang sức
All related terms of 'jewel'
jewel box
a thin rectangular plastic case with a hinged cover, for holding a compact disc
crown jewel
The Crown Jewels are the crown, sceptre , and other precious objects which are used on important official occasions by the King or Queen .
jewel case
A jewel case is a box for keeping jewels in.
jewel neckline
a plain , slightly rounded neckline without a collar , as on a dress or sweater
crown-jewel option
an option given by a company subjected to an unwelcome takeover bid to a friendly firm , allowing this firm to buy one or more of its best businesses if the bid succeeds
jewel in the crown
the most valuable , esteemed , or successful person or thing of a number
jewellery box
a box , usually ornamental , in which jewels are kept
jewel in sb's crown
If you refer to an achievement or thing as the jewel in someone's crown , you mean that it is considered to be their greatest achievement or the thing they can be most proud of.
the jewel in someone's crown
the best thing that someone has, or the achievement that they can be most proud of
Chinese translation of 'jewel'
jewel
(ˈdʒuːəl)
n(c)
(= gem) 宝(寶)石 (bǎoshí) (块(塊), kuài)
(fig) 珍宝(寶) (zhēnbǎo)
it's the jewel in the/sb's crown是/某人的宝(寶)中之宝(寶) (shì/mǒurén de bǎo zhōng zhī bǎo)
1 (noun)
Definition
a precious or semiprecious stone
a golden box containing precious jewels
Synonyms
gemstone
gem
The mask is inset with emeralds and other gems.
precious stone
brilliant
ornament
trinket
She sold trinkets to tourists.
sparkler (informal)
rock (slang)
2 (noun)
Definition
a person or thing regarded as precious or special
Barbados is a perfect jewel of an island.
Synonyms
treasure
Charlie? Oh he's a treasure, he's so kind.
wonder
prize
darling
Hello, darling!
pearl
gem
Castel Clara was a gem of a hotel.
paragon
pride and joy
taonga (New Zealand)
3 (noun)
Definition
a person or thing regarded as precious or special
Synonyms
rarity
Other rarities include an interview with Presley.
find
charm
paragon
She was a paragon of neatness and efficiency.
He was not a paragon. He could never be perfect.
collector's item
humdinger (slang)
idiom
See jewel in the crown
Additional synonyms
in the sense of darling
Definition
a person very much loved: used as a term of address
Hello, darling!
Synonyms
beloved,
love,
dear,
dearest,
angel (informal),
treasure,
precious,
loved one,
sweetheart,
sweetie,
truelove,
dear one
in the sense of gem
Definition
a precious stone used for decoration
The mask is inset with emeralds and other gems.
Synonyms
precious stone,
jewel,
stone,
semiprecious stone
in the sense of gem
Definition
a person or thing regarded as precious or special
Castel Clara was a gem of a hotel.
Synonyms
treasure,
pick,
prize,
jewel,
flower,
pearl,
masterpiece,
paragon,
humdinger (slang),
taonga (New Zealand)
Synonyms of 'jewel'
jewel
Explore 'jewel' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of ornament
Definition
a person whose character or talent makes them an asset to society or the group to which they belong
Synonyms
leading light,
flower,
honour,
pride,
treasure,
jewel
in the sense of paragon
Definition
a model of perfection
She was a paragon of neatness and efficiency.He was not a paragon. He could never be perfect.
Synonyms
model,
standard,
pattern,
ideal,
criterion,
norm,
jewel,
masterpiece,
prototype,
paradigm,
archetype,
epitome,
exemplar,
apotheosis,
quintessence,
nonesuch (archaic),
nonpareil,
best or greatest thing since sliced bread (informal),
cynosure
in the sense of trinket
Definition
a small or worthless ornament or piece of jewellery