Jewels
ˈdʒuːəlz
Definitions
2 meaningsOrnaments made of precious stones or other valuable materials.
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Valuable precious stones, often cut and polished.
She inherited a collection of antique jewels from her grandmother.
💡 Simply: Jewels are like fancy, shiny rocks and other pretty things, like necklaces and rings, that people wear to look nice and show off how rich they are. Like, imagine a princess with a tiara—that's jewels!
👶 For kids: Jewels are pretty, shiny things, like diamonds and gold, that people wear to make them look fancy.
More Examples
The queen's crown was encrusted with priceless jewels.
The thief made off with a bag of stolen jewels.
How It's Used
"The Queen's jewels were displayed at the Tower of London."
"The princess adorned herself with glittering jewels for the ball."
Things of great value or importance; something precious.
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A person's most valued possessions or attributes.
His integrity and honesty were the jewels of his character.
💡 Simply: Sometimes 'jewels' can also mean the things that are super important and valuable to you. Like, if someone says their family is their jewels, they mean their family is the most precious thing in their life.
👶 For kids: Jewels can also be things that are super important and special to you, like your best friend or your favorite toy.
More Examples
The memories of their adventures were the jewels they held most dear.
Her kindness and compassion are the jewels of her personality.
How It's Used
"Her children are the jewels of her life."
"The memory of their love, like jewels, shines forever."
Idioms & expressions
jewel in the crown
The most valuable or prized thing in a collection or group.
"The museum's Mona Lisa painting is considered the jewel in the crown of its collection."
From Old French *joel* (a jewel), ultimately from Latin *jocale* (a plaything).
Jewels have been mentioned throughout history in various forms, often related to wealth, power, and beauty.
Memory tip
Think of sparkly, expensive things that you wear.
Word Origin
"plaything, toy"