gem

¹gem

noun \ˈjem\

Definition of GEM

1

a : jewel b : a precious or sometimes semiprecious stone cut and polished for ornament

2

a : something prized especially for great beauty or perfection b : a highly prized or well-beloved person

3

: muffin

Examples of GEM

1. The house is a gem of colonial architecture.
2. He pitched a gem of a game.
3. Her most recent novel is a real gem.

Origin of GEM

Middle English gemme, from Anglo-French, from Latin gemma bud, gem

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to GEM

Synonyms: brilliant, gemstone, jewel, rock [slang]

Related Words: bauble, bijou, trinket; birthstone; baguette, cabochon, cameo, scarab, solitaire, teardrop; paste, rhinestone, zircon; crown jewels, jewelry

Near Antonyms: rough

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Rhymes with GEM

em, femme, hem, LEM, m, mem, phlegm, REM, Shem, stem, them