GEM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GEM?

Need another word that means the same as “gem”? Find 27 synonyms and 30 related words for “gem” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Gem” are: jewel, gemstone, stone, treasure, muffin, semi-precious stone, solitaire, brilliant, baguette, cabochon, best, pride, prize, glory, wonder, flower, pearl, the jewel in the crown, masterpiece, leading light, pick, choice, paragon, prime, cream, elite, elect

Gem as a Noun

Definitions of "Gem" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “gem” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry.
• A precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved.
• Art highly prized for its beauty or perfection.
• Used in names of some brilliantly coloured hummingbirds, e.g. mountain gem.
• An outstanding person or thing.
• A crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry.
• A sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan.
• A precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry.

Synonyms of "Gem" as a noun (27 Words)

baguette	Narrow French stick loaf. A baguette diamond.
best	The finest aspect of a person or thing. They did their best.
brilliant	A diamond of brilliant cut. An elegant necklace with four rows of brilliants.
cabochon	A highly polished gem that is cut convexly but without facets. Two big ruby cabochons.
choice	The right or ability to choose. I had to do it I had no choice.
cream	A sweet of a specified flavour which is creamy in texture. A peppermint cream.
elect	People who are chosen or singled out. One of the century s elect.
elite	A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society. Elite colleges and universities.
flower	A flower together with its stalk picked for use as a decoration. All right then flower.
gemstone	A crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry.
glory	Magnificence or great beauty. To fight and die for the glory of one s nation.
jewel	An ornament or piece of jewellery containing a precious stone or stones. She loved dressing up in her jewels.
leading light	Thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing.
masterpiece	The most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman. A great literary masterpiece.
muffin	A flat circular spongy bread roll made from yeast dough and eaten split, toasted, and buttered. Blueberry muffins.
paragon	A perfect diamond of 100 carats or more. It would have taken a paragon of virtue not to feel viciously jealous.
pearl	A necklace of pearls. Every child is a precious pearl and deserves to be treated as such.
pick	The act of choosing or selecting. Laura should have first pick.
pride	A group of lions. I went to pride as a teenager before I was ready to come out.
prime	A prime number. He wasn t elderly but clearly past his prime.
prize	A thing, especially an amount of money or a valuable object, that can be won in a game of chance. Prize money.
semi-precious stone	Material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth’s crust.
solitaire	A ring set with a solitaire diamond or other gem. A solitaire ring.
stone	A large flat table or sheet originally made of stone and now usually of metal on which pages of type are made up. High stone walls.
the jewel in the crown	A precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry.
treasure	Any possession that is highly valued by its owner. The children returned from the seashore with their shells and other treasures.
wonder	A thing or a quality of something that causes wonder. He observed the intricacy of the ironwork with the wonder of a child.

Usage Examples of "Gem" as a noun

• A pagoda embellished with precious gems.
• He had the gem set in a ring for his wife.
• This architectural gem of a palace.

Associations of "Gem" (30 Words)

adorn	Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. Flowers adorned the tables everywhere.
adornment	A decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness. Precious stones have been used for the purposes of adornment for over 7 000 years.
beautification	The action or process of improving the appearance of a person or place. The city commissioned the beautification of the tunnel with work by five artists.
belle	A beautiful girl or woman, especially the most beautiful at a particular event. The belle of the ball.
carat	A measure of the purity of gold pure gold being 24 carats. 22 carat gold.
circlet	A circular band, typically one made of precious metal, worn on the head as an ornament.
decorate	Award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to. The town was decorated with Christmas lights.
decoration	A medal or award conferred as an honour. An authority on English furniture and decoration.
diamond	A transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem. A diamond ring.
earring	A piece of jewellery worn on the lobe or edge of the ear.
finery	Expensive or ostentatious clothes or decoration. Officers in their blue gold and scarlet finery.
gemstone	A precious or semi-precious stone, especially one cut, polished, and used in a piece of jewellery.
heirloom	Denoting a traditional variety of plant or breed of animal which is not associated with large-scale commercial agriculture. The violin was a family heirloom.
invaluable	Having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth. An invaluable source of information.
jade	A semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish is usually green but sometimes whitish consists of jadeite or nephrite. A silk blouse in a vivid jade green.
jewel	A person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry. She loved dressing up in her jewels.
jewellery	Personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are typically made from or contain jewels and precious metal. A jewellery box.
jewelry	An adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems.
luxuriously	In an indulgently luxurious manner.
medal	Win a medal in a sporting event. They medalled in all the relay events.
medallion	A piece of jewellery in the shape of a medal, worn as a pendant. Medallions of veal.
necklace	In South Africa kill someone with a tyre necklace. A diamond necklace.
nephrite	A hard, pale green or white mineral which is one of the forms of jade. It is a silicate of calcium and magnesium.
ornament	Make more attractive by adding ornament colour etc. Tables covered with ornaments and books.
precious	Obviously contrived to charm. Precious works of art.
priceless	Having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth. Darling you re priceless.
rhinestone	An imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste. Rhinestone earrings.
ribbon	Extend or move in a long narrow strip like a ribbon. His medal ribbons were bright as a rainbow.
treasure	Hold dear. The ransom was to be paid in diamonds and treasure.
valuable	Worth a great deal of money. My time is valuable.