Gem

Word GEM
Character 3
Hyphenation gem
Pronunciations /d͡ʒɛm/

Definitions and meanings of "Gem"

What do we mean by gem?

A pearl or mineral that has been cut and polished for use as an ornament. noun

Something that is valued for its beauty or perfection. noun

A beloved or highly prized person. noun

A type of muffin. noun

To adorn with gems. transitive verb

A bud; especially, a leaf-bud. See gemma, 1. noun

A precious stone of any kind, as the diamond, ruby, topaz, emerald, etc., especially when cut and polished for ornamental purposes; a jewel. noun

Something likened to a gem; a beautiful, splendid, or costly object. noun

In entomology, the small geometrid moth Camptogramma fluviata: an English collectors' name. noun

To put forth in buds; bud.

To adorn with gems, jewels, or precious stones.

To bespangle; embellish or adorn as if with gems: as, foliage gemmed with dewdrops.

The name given by English type-founders to a body of type that is intermediate between brilliant and diamond. noun

A cake made with flour or corn meal, sometimes sweetened, and usually baked in a sheet of small, shallow pans. noun

To exploit in searching for gems; search for gems in: as, the right to gem a river or a tract of land.

To put forth in the form of buds. transitive verb

To adorn with gems or precious stones. transitive verb

To embellish or adorn, as with gems. transitive verb

A bud. noun

A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.

Any precious or highly valued thing or person.

Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, such as a small picture, a verse of poetry, or an epigram.

A gemma or leaf-bud.

A type of geometrid moth, Orthonama obstipata.

A package containing programs or libraries for the Ruby programming language.

A size of type between brilliant (4-point) and diamond (4½-point), running 222 lines to the foot.

A gem is something that is absolutely great. Usually preceded by the word 'absolute.' Popularized by a certain individual named Dave A. Urban Dictionary

A far-right internet slang denoting a high quality soyjak post. Urban Dictionary

Somehting amazingly beautiful, nearly perfect, or ridiculously incredible Urban Dictionary

Used in dundee meaning im up for it (prounced with a g at the start/not said jem) Urban Dictionary

The nickname of one awesome girl Urban Dictionary

Something amazing, cool, or fantastic. Urban Dictionary

1. Sarcastically refers to something which is "great" or "fantastic," especially a terrible joke or insult. 2. Something that is extremely macabre, provided it is used in a sarcastic sense. 3. Can be used in the stead of something that is precious or wonderful. Urban Dictionary

Green eyed monster, jealousy. Urban Dictionary

THe ending to every word that involves something enticing Urban Dictionary

What someone calls a piece of shit being passed off as the piece. Sometimes used in retrospect to glorify a one-of-a-kind shining moment and/or a person's fuck-up in the attempt. Priceless. A riot. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Gem

The word "gem" in example sentences

This gem is a rock that comprises numerous minerals including Charoite. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This gem is about a man that just wants to find out how the book ends. ❋ Unknown (2004)

This gem is the most challenging to obtain, as it is the legal document that establishes the company where you intend to work. ❋ Unknown (1999)

It appears that the Duke, who is a very charming, kindly man, has, like myself, a passion both for cathedral architecture and for organ music; he dwelt much upon Burgos, which he called the gem of Spanish cathedrals. ❋ Unknown (1906)

In a similar vein, since we should expect a man of Robin's intelligence to to produce a steady stream of original insight, the fact that he just unveiled yet another gem is no reason to be amazed. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Moreover, Dr. Duckor has long contended that many collectors do not realize that many 20th century gold coins are extreme condition rarities in gem uncirculated grades, MS-65 and higher. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Finally this horror gem is getting its uncensored justice. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The gist of this cinematic gem is that an ordinary family wins a rather unordinary prize -- a smart house, complete with a holographic live-in maid who does everything from cleaning to cooking to mothering this single-parent family. ❋ Katie Hawkes (2010)

The clearly distinctive purple color that often ranges from a light to dark purple with both opaque and translucent finishes often simultaneously contained within the same gem is due to the mineral Charoite. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The 54th anniversary of Larsen's gem is this Friday. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

This little web gem is an amalgamation of a crappy self-help book I had to read for a class and one highlight of my childhood. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Update: Wildwood, N.J., director Ruth Leitman contacted me to say that she's thrilled about the attention this unreleased gem is receiving and that she's going to start to sell copies of the film via her site within the next few days. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This gem is from the hilarious folks at The Onion. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Consider this lovely gem from the FCC's Orderimplementing the 'Good Faith Negotiation' rule: ❋ Harold Feld (2010)

I realize that your current gem is lightyears ahead but I assume you started somewhere … any thoughts? ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Time Will Show The Wiser" kicked things off, a gem from the first Fairport Convention album. ❋ Michael Giltz (2010)

Least we forget this gem from the Murtha thread: drhunt says: ❋ Unknown (2010)

[Tom Brady] is an [absolute] gem. ❋ Noodles (2004)

chud1: [Cobson] [therefore] gem. chud2: [Coal] though... ❋ Yuri Kuznetsov (2023)

[Courtney] is a [precious gem]. ❋ Johnny Logo (2004)

person 1 - here mate [fancy] a [necky]? person 2 - eh mate [em] gem ❋ Lolatlouise (2010)

[hey] gem, will u [go out] [with me]? ❋ Gem.... (2005)

[Yo], that [lecture] was gem! ❋ Jbucci (2005)

1. You're a [gay homo]. Wow, how long did it take you to [think up] that gem? 2. I was on [4chan] when I found this gem. 3. Oh, isn't he a gem? ❋ MegamanTTEX (2011)

[My girlfriend's] got a serious [case] of the [gems]. ❋ Semontrax (2011)

[Lets go] in the jacuzzigem/[Lets] have lunchagem/do you want a sipagem of my [pepsi] ❋ Luke,and Peta (2004)

That's one gem of a car you've got there ... you [push] and I'll [steer]." Or "When she took the [candy], that was a fucking gem." ❋ Enviroman (2011)

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