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Synonyms of gem

4 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for gem is jewel. Other synonyms of gem are gemstone.

Synonyms and similar words for gem

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

  • gemstoneA gem, usually made of minerals.

verbTo adorn with, or as if with, gems.

  • begemTo adorn (as if) with gems.

nounMore synonyms

  • jewelA precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
  • precious stoneAny gem, such as a diamond or ruby, that is expensive because of its rarity or desirability; especially one set into a...

Opposite of gem

nounInternet content of good quality.

Meaning of gem

  1. noun A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
  2. noun Any precious or highly valued thing or person.
  3. noun 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.

Full definition of gem

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Questions about synonyms of gem

What is another word for gem?
Gem has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as jewel and gemstone.
What is the opposite of gem?
The opposite of gem is coal. Other antonyms of gem are brimstone and slop.
What does gem mean?
Gem means a precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: gem (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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