jewel

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of JEWEL

a usually valuable stone cut and polished for ornament <a necklace set with priceless jewels>

Synonyms brilliant, gemstone, jewel, rock [slang]

Near Antonyms rough

an asset that brings praise or renown <an illuminated medieval manuscript that is the jewel of the library's collection of rare books>

Synonyms boast, credit, crown jewel, honor, jewel, pride, treasure, trophy

Near Antonyms disgrace, dishonor; blemish, blot, defect, shame, slur, smirch, smudge, stain, stigma; eyesore, fright, horror, mess

someone or something unusually desirable <a star athlete who would be a jewel for any team>

Synonyms catch, gem, jewel, pearl, plum, treasure

Related Words blessing, find, godsend, goody (or goodie), valuable, windfall; booty, loot, plunder, spoil, swag; brass ring; glory, pride; gold, jackpot, prize money, treasure trove

Near Antonyms lemon, loser

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