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gem

/dʒɛm/

gemnoun

gems

/dʒɛm/

Translations

драгоценный камень

The jeweler examined the gem under a magnifying glass.

Ювелир рассмотрел драгоценный камень под увеличительным стеклом.

самоцвет

She wore a necklace with a beautiful gem.

Она носила ожерелье с красивым самоцветом.

Additional translations

сокровище

жемчужина

Definitions

A precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved.

The necklace was adorned with a sparkling gem that caught everyone's attention.

A person or thing considered to be outstandingly good or special in some respect.

Her latest novel is a real gem, full of intriguing characters and plot twists.

Synonyms

precious stone

gemverb

gemmed

Past Simple

gemmed

Past Participle

gemming

Gerund

/dʒem/

/dʒɛm/

Transitive verb meaning to adorn with gems or to embellish.

Definitions

To adorn or decorate with gems; to embellish.

The royal crown was gemmed with rubies and emeralds.

Synonyms

set (with jewels)

gemadjective

Attributive use before nouns, indicating relation to gemstones or exceptional quality.

Definitions

Attributive. Relating to or associated with gemstones.

He made his fortune as a gem dealer in Bangkok.

Informal, attributive. Outstanding or excellent.

The film received gem reviews from critics.

Synonyms