gemlike

UK
/ˈdʒɛmlaɪk/
US
/ˈdʒɛmlaɪk/

Translations

gemlikeadjective
more gemlike
Comp.
most gemlike
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɛmlaɪk/
US
/ˈdʒɛmlaɪk/
semblable à une gemme
The gemlike crystal caught the light beautifully.
Le cristal semblable à une gemme captait la lumière avec beauté.
Additional translations
comme un bijouSens figuré, pour une beauté ou une valeur délicate et précieuse.
gemlikeadverb
UK
/ˈdʒem.laɪk/
US
/ˈdʒɛm.laɪk/
Used postpositively to modify verbs, meaning 'in a manner resembling a gem'.
comme une gemme
The droplets sparkled gemlike in the early morning sun.
Les gouttes scintillaient comme une gemme dans le soleil du petit matin.

Definitions

gemlikeadjective
Resembling a gem in appearance, especially in terms of clarity, brilliance, or color.
The gemlike quality of the crystal made it a stunning centerpiece on the table.
Possessing small, precise beauty or value comparable to that of a precious stone, often in a figurative sense.
Her gemlike phrases conveyed deep emotion with remarkable economy.
gemlikeadverb
In a way that resembles or evokes the brilliance or clarity of a gemstone.
The droplets sparkled gemlike in the early morning sun.