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gems

/dʒɛmz/

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

gems

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

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.