jewel
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈdʒuːəl/
KK: /ˈdʒuːəl/
noun
Definition
A valuable item made of precious stones or metal, often worn as an ornament or accessory.
Example
She wore a beautiful jewel around her neck at the party.
Conversation
I found this beautiful jewel at the market yesterday.
Wow, it's stunning! What kind of stone is it?
I think it's a sapphire, but I'm not entirely sure.
Either way, it's a real jewel in your collection!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gem
stone
trinket
Antonyms
rock
pebble
dirt
transitive verb
Definition
To decorate or embellish something with precious stones or gems.
Example
She decided to jewel her dress with sparkling diamonds for the gala.
Tense Forms
Past: jewelled
Past Participle: jewelled
Conversation
Did you see how she jeweled that dress for the party?
Yes, it looked stunning with all those shiny stones!
I think I want to jewel my outfit for the next event.
Root Explanation
Jewel → The word 'jewel' originates from Old French 'juel' (meaning a precious stone or ornament), which in turn comes from Latin 'jocale' (meaning plaything or toy). The term refers to a precious object that is often worn for adornment.
Memory Tip
Imagine a precious stone that is a 'plaything' or ornament, helping you remember that a jewel is something beautiful and valuable to wear.
Visually Confused Words
jeel
unjewel
enjewel
bejewel
tewel
newel
jowel
jheel