jeweled

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jeweled

The queen wore a jeweled crown at the ceremony.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Decorated or covered with jewels, beads, or sequins: Describes an object that is adorned with precious stones, gems, or similar decorative items for ornamentation. * The queen wore a jeweled crown. * The cover of the ancient book was jeweled with rubies and emeralds.

Usage

The adjective "jeweled" is used to describe an object that has been embellished with jewels or jewel-like decorations. It emphasizes richness, luxury, and elaborate ornamentation. It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "was" or "looked").

Examples
  • Attributive use (before a noun):
    • She admired the jeweled handle of the ceremonial dagger.
    • The museum displayed a jeweled egg from the Fabergé collection.
  • Predicative use (after a linking verb):
    • The costume for the performance was beautifully jeweled.
    • The night sky looked like a jeweled canopy.
Advanced Usage
  • Metaphorical Use: "Jeweled" can be used metaphorically to describe something that sparkles or shines as if covered in jewels.
    • The morning dew made the spiderweb look jeweled in the sunlight.
  • "Jeweled with": This phrase specifies what the jewels are or what the object is decorated with.
    • The throne was jeweled with sapphires and diamonds.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bejeweled (Adjective): A synonym meaning adorned with jewels. Often used interchangeably with "jeweled."
    • She wore a bejeweled necklace.
  • Gemmed (Adjective): Another synonym, meaning set or adorned with gems.
  • Jewel (Noun): A precious stone; a gem.
  • Sequined (Adjective): Covered with sequins (small, shiny disks), which creates a similar sparkling effect.
Synonyms
  • Bejeweled
  • Gemmed
  • Adorned
  • Decorated
  • Ornamented
  • Studded (e.g., studded with diamonds)
Antonyms
  • Plain
  • Unadorned
  • Undecorated
  • Austere
Notes

"Jeweled" is the standard spelling in American English. The British English spelling is "jewelled." Both spellings have the same meaning and pronunciation.

jeweled

The queen wore a jeweled crown at the ceremony.

Adjective
  1. covered with beads or jewels or sequins